Casa de Correos Review

It is said that the old postal building is the oldest building around Dayangmen. The building is very distinctive. The medieval architecture, white exterior walls, with red embellishments, and the clock tower on the roof have become the most targeted building nearby, attracting many tourists in the shooting.

To the south of Puerta del Sol stands the iconic Old Post Building, the oldest in the square, red and white, shaped like a majestic palace. The old postal building was built by French architect Jacques Marquet from 1766 to 1768, and the bell tower on the top was added in 1867. Every New Year's Eve, Madrid people gather here to celebrate the arrival of the New Year by eating 12 grapes symbolizing good luck when the sound of midnight. It is a tourist attraction that tourists will not ignore, and the crowd is dense. On the side of the square in front of the building, there is a 1-foot-diameter ring inside the ring with a map of the Iberian Peninsula, with the words "zero kilometers" in the center of the map. Spain uses "zero kilometers" as the starting point, and the milestones of the national highway are calculated outwards from here. Plaza del Sol is also the starting point of the Madrid city's house number.

This is the mythical clock of the Campanadas for the Spanish new year. Known by everyone.

The old postal building is located in Madrid's Puerta del Sol, now the town hall, and the red and white building is very conspicuous in the square. There is a famous zero-kilometer landmark in front of the building. It is a must-see place for tourists. If time permits, you can buy tickets to the top and feel the charm of the old building. In addition, you can also see the panoramic view of the central city of Madrid. There are many shopping malls nearby.

The old postal building is the prettiest building in Madrid's Puerta del Sol. It was formerly a postal building, later requisitioned as a military command post, and is now the government office in Madrid. The whole building is red and white, very simple and beautiful, and the cooperation with Puerta del Sol is even more complementing, it is worth seeing. Come to Puerta del Sol, don't miss this building