Palacio de la Tinta, Early 20th-century palace in Malagueta district, Málaga, Spain
Palacio de la Tinta is a six-story corner building with French-influenced design that features classical Corinthian columns and ornamental denticulated details. The structure combines refined facade elements with functional spaces originally planned for railway administration and residential use.
The building was constructed in 1908 and served as headquarters for Ferrocarriles Andaluces, a regional railway company. Its name comes from the many clerks who processed documents there daily.
The palace represents the architectural transition period in Málaga, combining industrial functionality with residential elements along the urban axis of Paseo de Reding.
The building is located near the Mediterranean coast in the Malagueta district and is protected as a heritage site. The location offers good accessibility and is easily reached on foot from the historic center or beach promenades.
Architect Julio O'Brien merged modernist French style with local Spanish traditions, featuring steep slate roofs and prominent chimneys. This blend makes the building a lesson in how European influences and regional practices met in the city's architectural story.
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