The Manila City Council Building, located on the north side of the Roman Square in Central Manila, was built in 1599 and has been rebuilt several times and is now the office building of the Manila Finance Bureau. The strong historical atmosphere blends with the different architectural styles that have been restored many times, making it one of the famous local landmarks. The building is rumored to have been the seat of the office of the US colonial military chief and the first legislature in the Philippines, and later the offices of the Justice Department and the Supreme Court, and its unique historical value, attracting a large number of tourists to visit. During World War II, the Manila City Council was damaged again, until it was rebuilt in 2009 and became the current Manila Finance Bureau.