Real Casa de Correos

The Real Casa de Correos is a historic building in Madrid, Spain, originally constructed in the late 18th century as a postal center. Today, it serves as the seat of the Madrid regional government. Architecturally, it features a neoclassical style with a prominent clock tower. Located in Puerta del Sol, a central Madrid square, it is a symbol of the city and plays a key role in regional administration. The building is also famous for being the site where the clock strikes midnight during Spain’s New Year’s celebrations, marking a national tradition.