Palacio de Correos de Mexico, Historic post office building in Mexico City, Mexico
Palacio de Correos de Mexico is a post office in downtown Mexico City with several stories and elaborate stone facades. Marble staircases lead through the floors, while bronze elements and carved details decorate the rooms.
Construction began in 1902 under President Porfirio Díaz with architect Adamo Boari from Italy. The building opened in February 1907 and has served as the central post office of the city ever since.
The building originally bore the name Fifth Post Office and replaced the former administration office at this downtown intersection. Postal operations have continued here without interruption for over a century, connecting daily routines of residents with a bygone era.
The building is open during the day and allows visitors to explore the rooms and use the staircases. The top floor houses the Naval History and Culture Museum, which is worth a visit.
A clock mechanism of German origin sits in the main tower and combines winding systems with electric devices and hydraulic transmissions. Six bells in the carillon sound at certain times and can be heard from street level.
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