Parthenon

Manila is home to some of the most admiring edifices built in neo-classical manner. The Americans during their occupation introduced the architecture to the city to change the old spanish landscape of Manila into their own, and so The Central Post Office was crafted. Juan Marcos Arellano, a prominent architect designed the colossal building in the 1930's, which will later become his masterpiece. The landmark was damaged during the Battle for Manila but was later rebuilt incorporating some of the original details.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Some friends posing on a fountain in front of the Post Office.

 

 

 

Manila is a city of contrast, it's beautiful and ugly, it's rich and poor and it's chaotic and calm. Definitely it still has more untold stories that she wanted to share.