Manila City Hall, Town hall in Ermita, Philippines
Manila City Hall stands with its trapezoidal layout, uniform windows, south entrance with Corinthian columns, and a 100-foot clock tower facing east-west.
The building, completed in 1941, underwent reconstruction after substantial damage during the Battle of Manila in February 1945 with support from US forces.
The National Museum of the Philippines designated Manila City Hall as an Important Cultural Property in 2019, marking its architectural and historical value.
The structure houses the Mayor's office, Manila City Council chambers, and administrative departments serving the local government's daily operations.
The clock tower features an integrated museum with an art gallery and coffee shop, making it the tallest timekeeper structure in the Philippines.
Location: Ermita
Inception: August 19, 1941
Official opening: 1939
Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture
GPS coordinates: 14.58979,120.98162
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:43
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