+34 91 521 4260 / +34 91 522 2046
More information on Palacio de Comunicaciones / Museo Postal y Telegráfico
The post office headquarters was built in an eclectic style that displays Gothic, Romanesque and Renaissance features with a pinch of French detail, American sky-scraper and Spanish Modernism. The result is magical. The Postal and Telegraphic Museum is located inside and describes the development of the Spanish communication system starting with the 18th-century postal service and ending with today's sophisticated reality. There are sections showing the evolution of telegraphy, telephones and new technology as well as historical examples of postmen's transport and equipment and a model of the Hispasat satellite. The collection of Spanish and foreign stamps dating from 1850 is magnificent. Guided visits are available for school groups and clubs.
Directions
Banco de España / Retiro
Hours
M-F 9a-9p, Sa 9a-2p; Museum: M-F 9a-2p, 5p-7p, Sa 9a-2p
Information by WcitiesThings to do near Palacio de Comunicaciones / Museo Postal y Telegráfico
-
Paseo del Prado, 2 28014, Madrid SpainAverage price: $151.78
Distance 0.1 miles away Popularity #1 of 922 -
Plaza de la Lealtad, 5 28014, Madrid SpainAverage price: $322.79
Distance 0.2 miles away Popularity #115 of 922 -
Calle de Alfonso XII, 14 28014, Madrid SpainAverage price: $283.82
Distance 0.2 miles away Popularity #163 of 922 -
SALUSTIANO OLOZAGA Madrid, 280010 SpainAverage price: $204.00
Distance 0.2 miles away Popularity #353 of 922 -
Plaza de las Cortes, 7 28014, Madrid SpainAverage price: $272.86
Distance 0.2 miles away Popularity #6 of 922 -
Plaza de Cánovas del Castillo, 4 28014, Madrid Spain
Distance 0.2 miles away Popularity #237 of 922 -
Plaza de Cánovas del Castillo, 4 28014 Madrid SpainAverage price: $147.14
Distance 0.2 miles away Popularity #305 of 922 -
Calle Gran VÃa, 2 28013 Madrid SpainAverage price: $106.24
Distance 0.3 miles away Popularity #483 of 922 -
Zorrilla, 7 - 3º derecha Madrid, 28014 SpainAverage price: $42.55
Distance 0.3 miles away Popularity #382 of 922 -
Calle de las Infantas, 29 28004, Madrid SpainAverage price: $86.33
Distance 0.3 miles away Popularity #21 of 922
-
The post office headquarters was built in an eclectic style that displays Gothic, Romanesque and Renaissance features with a pinch of Fre...
Popularity #41 of 818 -
The history of nautical science and the Spanish navy, from the time of Isabella and Ferdinand until today, comes alive at the...
Distance 0.0 miles away Popularity #43 of 818 -
Another majestic work of art commissioned by King Carlos III to ennoble the city. This time his architects chose to create an image in wh...
Distance 0.1 miles away Popularity #4 of 818 -
The Plaza de Cibeles is the most beautiful of all the grand squares in Madrid. The Cibeles Fountain is situated at the center of the squa...
Distance 0.1 miles away Popularity #414 of 818 -
The Spanish Central Bank headquarters houses a valuable art collection that includes the work of artists like Goya, Salvador Maella, Soro...
Distance 0.1 miles away Popularity #324 of 818 -
It organizes daily showings of Latin American films that you would never get to see in any other cinema in Madrid. There's normally a dif...
Distance 0.2 miles away Popularity #348 of 818 -
The Thyssen-Bornemisza family collected what became one of the world's finest private art collections over a number of generations. The S...
Distance 0.2 miles away Popularity #3 of 818 Real Travelers who've been here
Thyssen-Bornemisza (Museum) · Parc Guell· El Teleférico de Madrid· Museo continue reading »
-
Trophies, flags, uniforms, weapons and scale-models are all used to describe the history of Spain's armed forces. One of the outstanding...
Distance 0.2 miles away Popularity #350 of 818 -
This huge church with an ornamental facade has the best collection of religious imagery in Madrid, including works by Michel, Salvador Ca...
Distance 0.2 miles away Popularity #110 of 818 -
Its programming features a wide range of theatrical productions including comedy, horror, historical and musical theater, as well as danc...
Distance 0.2 miles away Popularity #287 of 818
-
This Irish pub has a great central location for all hungry and thirsty visitors; it's close to the Palacio de Linares, opposite to the Pa...
Distance 0.1 miles away Popularity #153 of 267 -
Housed in the posh Ritz Madrid, Goya is one of the establishment's eating holes, where the elite mingle with tourists....
Distance 0.2 miles away Popularity #188 of 267 -
Romantically located in a quiet part of the Palacio de Linares, this restaurant is an authentic showcase for Catalan a...
Distance 0.2 miles away Popularity #154 of 267 -
Located just 50 meters away from the nation's main political debating chamber (Congreso de los Diputados), this typica...
Distance 0.2 miles away Popularity #99 of 267 -
Abraham GarcÃa has been one of the star chefs in Madrid kitchens since the early 1990s and he's had time to develop his own unique style....
Distance 0.2 miles away Popularity #27 of 267 -
Horcher originated in Berlin in 1904. In 1943, prompted by a tip from a high-ranking German officer that Germany was losing t...
Distance 0.2 miles away Popularity #18 of 267 -
Next to the House of Deputies and the Zarzuela Theater, Errota-Zar means "old mill," a nostalgic reference to the Basque coun...
Distance 0.2 miles away Popularity #84 of 267 -
You'll be served inspired and creative dishes in a pretty dining room decorated with brightly colored walls and lots of original painting...
Distance 0.2 miles away Popularity #42 of 267 -
In this elegant restaurant you will enjoy an imaginative menu with dishes such as Cream of Artichoke, Eggplant and Pistachio, Cuitlacoche...
Distance 0.2 miles away Popularity #183 of 267 -
This soberly styled German standby has provided good-quality food and service at moderate prices since World War II. Here you...
Distance 0.2 miles away Popularity #52 of 267
Hotels near this attraction
-
Room Mate Alicia
0.1 miles away | Avg. price: $151.78 -
Hotel Ritz Madrid
0.2 miles away | Avg. price: $322.79 -
Palacio Del Retiro
0.2 miles away | Avg. price: $283.82 -
Durval Puerta de Alcala
0.2 miles away | Avg. price: $204.00 -
Westin Palace Hotel
0.2 miles away | Avg. price: $272.86
Madrid Travel Experiences
Where have you been lately?
Share your travels with friends & family

- Free Travel Blog
- Stunning maps
- Share experiences
- Automatic emails
- Unlimited photos
- Unlimited entries
Popular Madrid Hotels
- Room Mate Alicia
- Hotel Moderno
- Hotel de Las Letras H&R
- Tryp Reina Victoria Hotel
- Room Mate Mario
- Westin Palace Hotel
- Room Mate Laura
- Husa Mercátor
- Husa Paseo del Arte
- Villa Real
Popular Madrid Things to Do
- Monasterio de El Escorial
- Calle Princesa
- Calle José Ortega y Gasset
- Plaza de la Villa
- Plaza Mayor
- Palacio Real
- Gran VÃa
- Tempranillo (El)
- Dolores (La)
- Summer City Festival
Popular Madrid Restaurants
- Cuarto y Mitad
- Cabo Mayor
- Terraza del Casino (La)
- Broche (La)
- Sacha
- Viridiana
- Suntory
- Amparo (El)
- Gran Café de Gijón
- ZalacaÃn

























