Palazzo delle Poste, building in Grosseto, Province of Grosseto, Italy
The Palazzo delle Poste is a large stone and marble building in rationalist style serving as a post office and telegraph center in Grosseto. Its trapezoidal footprint with a central tower and rows of stone columns creates a compact yet distinctive presence on the plaza.
The Palazzo was constructed between 1931 and 1932 by architect Angiolo Mazzoni and inaugurated in November 1932 with King Victor Emmanuel III in attendance. The building rose on the site of demolished historic structures and reflects Italy's modernization efforts during the interwar period.
The name "Palazzo delle Poste" refers to its role as the central post office serving Grosseto. The building shapes how locals experience the Piazza Fratelli Rosselli and stands as a symbol of the city's public services.
The building is centrally located on Piazza Fratelli Rosselli and easily accessible on foot, with a grand granite staircase and fountain at the entrance. The rows of stone columns and broad facades make it simple to grasp and appreciate the rationalist proportions from outside.
Inside the building stands a white Carrara marble sculpture called "The Mother" created by Domenico Ponzi, depicting a kneeling woman holding a child. This artwork was created to honor First World War soldiers and was considered a masterpiece of its time.
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