Post Bulding Central Office, Postal headquarters in San José, Costa Rica.
The Post Building Central Office features two floors with Renaissance Revival architectural details, including Corinthian pilasters and decorated central arch elements.
Architect Lluís Llach designed this eclectic structure, completed in 1917 during a period of significant infrastructure development in Costa Rica's communication system.
The building houses the Costa Rican Postal, Telegraph, and Philatelic Museum, preserving collections of international stamps that document the nation's postal evolution.
Located in central San José, this facility continues to operate as the main post office while offering telecommunications services to the local population.
In October 2023, UNESCO designated the Post Building with the Blue Shield emblem, recognizing its status as a protected cultural heritage site.
Location: San José
Inception: 1917
Architects: Luis Llach
Architectural style: eclectic architecture, Renaissance Revival architecture
Floors above the ground: 2
GPS coordinates: 9.93540,-84.07999
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:28
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