Government or education venue
Manila City Hall
9 locals recommend,
Location
Padre Burgos Avenue
Manila, NCR
Tips from locals
Manila City Hall is located in the historic center of Ermita, Manila bounded by Natividad Almeda López Street to the north, Mayor Antonio Villegas Road to the east, and by Taft Avenue and Padre Burgos Avenue to the west. Originally, it was a part of a new government center envisioned by Daniel Burnham, which is now Rizal Park. Other buildings in this complex are the Old Congress Building, which nowadays is the home of the National Museum Of The Philippines, Museum of the Filipino People, and the Department of Tourism Building. The Complex The building was designed and planned by Antonio Toledo. All the trees inside and around the vicinity of the City Hall were planted by Manila Mayor Ramon Bagatsing during the early seventies. Clock Tower The clock tower has become a trademark for Manila and the city hall. At nighttime, the tower is illuminated with its details highlighted by lighting. Every hour, the bell is rung three times followed by a melody. It is recognized as the largest clock tower in the Philippines.
Manila City Hall is located in the historic center of Ermita, Manila bounded by Natividad Almeda López Street to the north, Mayor Antonio Villegas Road to the east, and by Taft Avenue and Padre Burgos Avenue to the west. Originally, it was a part of a new government center envisioned by Daniel Burnh…
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