Central Post Office Building, Heritage administrative building on Jaffa Street, Jerusalem, Israel
The Central Post Office Building is a Mandate-era administrative structure on Jaffa Street featuring limestone walls, arched windows, and symmetrical facades typical of 1930s Jerusalem architecture. The building's design reflects the classical proportions and details that characterize official structures from this period.
The building was completed in 1935 by architect Austen Harrison during the British Mandate period. Its construction occurred during a time when Jerusalem was modernizing and needed new administrative centers.
The main hall displays a large mural by Israeli artist Avraham Ofek depicting how postal communication has evolved. This artwork visually tells the story of how people have sent messages across different eras.
The building sits in the city center on Jaffa Street and continues to serve as a hub for postal services. Visitors should know that this remains an active working space where many people come daily for mail-related needs.
The post office collects thousands of letters addressed to God throughout the year and forwards them to the Western Wall. This long-standing tradition shows how believers send their prayers in written form to one of Jerusalem's holiest sites.
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