Royal Post Office, Neoclassical government building in Puerta del Sol, Spain
The Royal Post Office features a rectangular design with two inner courtyards, white stone and brick facades, and a central doorway with a balcony.
The building, completed in 1768 under Charles III's reign, was designed by French architect Jacques Marquet to serve as Madrid's central postal facility.
The clock tower signals the Spanish New Year tradition of eating twelve grapes, with each chime marking the consumption of one grape.
The structure now functions as the office of the President of the Community of Madrid and stands at the center of Spain's road network.
The basement of this postal building became a detention center during the Franco regime, where political opponents faced interrogation.
Location: Madrid
Inception: 1760
Architects: Hugo Hernández, Ventura Rodríguez
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
Address: Puerta del Sol, 7. 28013 Madrid
GPS coordinates: 40.41641,-3.70380
Latest update: October 2, 2025 11:49
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