Edifici de Correus i Telègrafs, Art Nouveau post office building in Plaza de España, Castelló de la Plana, Spain.
Description
The postal and telegraph building at Plaza de España is a three-story structure with rounded corners, symmetrical towers, and elaborate roof tile decoration. The facades display both ornamental details and functional features that define the building's visual character and urban presence.
History
The building was completed in 1932 as part of a 1909 government plan to build modern post offices in all Spanish provincial capitals. This initiative reflected Spain's broader effort to modernize its infrastructure and communications network across the country.
Culture
The building blends Valencian Art Nouveau with Neo-Mudéjar influences, reflecting architectural tastes that flourished across Spain in the early 1900s. This mix shapes how the plaza and its surroundings look and feel today.
Practical
The building has four distinct facades with separate entrances for different functions, making it easy to navigate. Each level serves a different purpose, with public postal services on the ground floor and offices and residences on the upper stories.
Did you know?
The building features four separate entrance areas serving different purposes: one for the public, one for deliveries, and two others for staff and residents. This unusual arrangement shows how the original design deliberately kept work, goods, and people separate from one another.
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