Main post office, Kraków, Renaissance Revival postal building in Kraków, Poland
The Main Post Office building stands at the intersection of Wielopole and Westerplatte streets, displaying Renaissance Revival architectural elements throughout its facade.
The construction of this postal facility occurred between 1887 and 1889, following designs by Viennese architect F. Setz with modifications by Józef Sare.
The building represents the evolution of Polish postal services, combining historical architectural heritage with the functions of a modern communication center.
The main branch provides complete postal services during weekdays, with specific counters designated for international shipping and package handling.
In 1909, this building housed Poland's first automatic telephone exchange system, which could process 3600 different telephone numbers.
Location: Kraków
Architects: Józef Sare
Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture
GPS coordinates: 50.05944,19.94278
Latest update: March 3, 2025 08:32
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