Palazzo delle Poste

Palazzo delle Poste is a postal building at Piazza Cordusio in Milan with a semi-circular structure and gray stone across all three floors. The structure spans between Via Dante and the square with large windows that bring light to the interior and today also illuminate retail spaces.

Luigi Broggi designed this building as Milan's central post office, which opened to the public in October 1901. The construction took place during a period when the city wanted to equip its modern public institutions with representative buildings.

The building displays the language of Stile umbertino and shapes the square's character with its substantial presence. Visitors see today how this space functions as a commercial zone while keeping its original role as a public administrative building.

The building stands within easy walking distance of Cordusio metro station and is simple to reach on foot. From here, visitors can quickly reach the Cathedral or other central attractions.

The interior of the building now houses Europe's first Starbucks Reserve Roastery, a specialized coffee bar that has settled into this historic setting. This unexpected combination shows how Milan merges traditional structures with contemporary experiences.

Location: Milan

Architects: Luigi Broggi

Official opening: October 1901

Architectural style: Stile umbertino

GPS coordinates: 45.46493,9.18626

Latest update: January 1, 2026 12:59