Palacio de Hierro de Orizaba

The Palacio de Hierro de Orizaba is a building in Orizaba, Mexico, made entirely from iron and glass with curved lines and botanical designs throughout. The structure spans multiple floors and features delicate metal details that form its distinctive exterior.

The building was constructed between 1891 and 1894 as a collaboration between the French engineer Gustave Eiffel and architect Albert Marie Joseph Danly. This period marked when advanced metalwork techniques first arrived in Mexico.

The building represents how European design ideas mixed with local building methods, showing the city's connection to international progress in the late 1800s. Visitors can see this blend in both the metal framework and the details that decorate its exterior.

The building sits on Madero Street and is accessible across multiple levels for visitors interested in exploring its metalwork. Plan to spend time examining the metal details from different angles, as the craftsmanship reveals itself from every viewpoint.

The entire structure is made from about 3369 individual metal pieces that were shipped from Antwerp to Veracruz and then assembled in Orizaba. This assembly approach allowed all components to be transported and reassembled if needed.

Location: Orizaba

Architects: Gustave Eiffel, Albert Marie Joseph Danly

Architectural style: Art Nouveau architecture

GPS coordinates: 18.84971,-97.10602

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:07