Palazzo delle Poste e Telegrafi

The Post and Telegraph Building, built in the 1920s, is one of the symbolic buildings of the city’s historic center. Designed by architect Roberto Narducci, the technical head responsible for numerous public buildings, the palace was inaugurated in 1929 and represents an important example of public architecture of the time, linked to the urban renewal period of the 1920s and 1930s.

The building is distinguished by its triangular shape with a chamfered vertex that houses the main entrance, facing Corso del Popolo, while the facade opens toward the Naviglio Adigetto. Inside, the large atrium leads to the hexagonal hall, characterized by wide decorated arches that give it a monumental and Renaissance appearance, inspired by the architectures of Palazzo Roncale and Palazzo dell’Accademia dei Concordi.

The multicolored stained glass windows, made by the Chini Manufactory of Borgo San Lorenzo, filter colored light that gives the environment an almost sacred atmosphere. The mosaic floor, with a central floral decoration, recalls the Roman art of the Ara Pacis Augustae. Statues, stuccoes, bronze lanterns, and Liberty-style details further enrich the spaces, making the palace not only functional but also a true art gallery.

In 1966, the building was expanded and renovated to meet new needs, while preserving its artistic and historical value. An additional renovation in 2008 involved the ground floor, improving its accessibility. Today, the building houses the Centrali Poste di Rovigo and also hosts a small permanent exhibition of ancient telegraphs, witnesses to the history of communications.