Manila Central Post Office

Manila Central Post Office is a neoclassical post office in Manila, Philippines, featuring sixteen Ionic columns at the entrance. The main lobby sits beneath domed semi-circular spaces and forms an open central area.

Juan M. Arellano and Tomás Mapúa designed the building, completed in 1926 and regarded as one of the most representative structures of the American colonial period. During World War II it suffered heavy damage and was rebuilt in 1946.

The columns at the entrance follow the Ionic order and give the building a classical appearance that echoes early republican structures in Manila. Today the interior still holds the original counters where locals send mail and collect parcels.

The building stands at Liwasang Bonifacio and manages the central sorting and distribution of mail for the entire national network. Visitors can enter the main lobby and view the architecture during regular opening hours.

The location along the Pasig River was no accident but followed the city plan by Daniel Burnham, who envisioned a direct waterway for mail transport. This connection was meant to increase delivery efficiency through multiple access routes.

Location: Manila

Inception: 1926

Architects: Juan M. Arellano, Tomás Mapúa

Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture

GPS coordinates: 14.59550,120.97910

Latest update: December 20, 2025 14:44