Unless you enjoy sending postcards from each new country you visit, chances are you’re not passionate about visiting post offices around the world. You’ll change your mind after seeing Palacio Postal, Mexico City’s mesmerizing main post office.
The Postal Palace of Mexico City opened its doors in 1907, and it was a marvel of architecture from the get-go. One of the things that made it so impressive was the fact that it seamlessly blended several styles, including Spanish and Venetian Renaissance, Moorish, Neoclassical, Baroque, and Art Deco style—to name just a few.
Exploring the interior of this building is a true adventure because some of the most breathtaking elements include a domed glass ceiling, sprawling staircase, and more golden elements than we can count. Even after the major restoration efforts, Palacio Postal kept its original look and it remains one of Mexico City’s most dazzling buildings.
This building is impossible to miss since it’s located in the very heart of the city, just across the street from Palacio de Bellas Artes. It’s open to the public so you won’t have to pay an entrance fee, and you can visit it between 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on weekdays, at 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays, and at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sundays.
