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Manila Philippines Travel Guide, Destinations and Attractions |
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Manila
is the capital of the Philippines and one of the busiest
city in Southeast Asia. Manila is the biggest city in
the Philippines which is found in Luzon. Manila evolved
from a humble beginnings as a village and has grown to
become the commercial, governmental and educational
centre of the country. Now Manila is the bustling nerve
centre of the Philippines.
Manila is one of the nine cities of the metropolis
called Metro Manila. The other cities are Quezon City,
Makati, Pasay, Pasig, Kalookan, Las Pinas, Paranaque and
Mandaluyong. Manila is a combination of old and new
traditions and customs that makes the city so amazing.
Tourist can see centuries-old buildings and remarkable
high-rise hotelsand skycrapers, huge shopping malls,
museums, restobars, discotheques and restaurants that
makes Manila the vibrant city.
Manila is also known in its scenic landmarks and famous
structure like the Intramuros, The fort and St.
Augustine Church still are good examples of Spanish
colonial architecture. Magnificent 16th century
structure can also be seen here in Manila as well as
rare collection of religious artifacts hat is dated back
400 years ago. This is one of the tourist attraction
that visitors want to see.
Manila Bay is well known to the world because of the
spectacular sunset hat tourist can only experience
breathtaking golden sunset.
Manila offers a great deal as one of the tourist
destination in Asia. Manila features its modern high
rise hotels and buildings, rows of gourmet restaurants,
entertainment facilities and sports clubs. Manila still
has many to offer, and showcase the country's diverse
tourist attractions and its culture. |
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Manila Tourist Attraction |
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Manila
Bay: Is world-renown because of the beautiful golden
sunset. Manila Bay is the finest harbour in the Far
East.
Intramuros: The magnificent walled city was
considered Manila itself. Intramuros was built by
Spaniard in 1571. Inside the walled city is a
picturesque of cultural and architectural heritage that
describes the history of Manila. It offers numerous
scenic tourist attraction ike Manila Cathedral and San
Agustin Church as well as Fort Santiago can be found
inside Intramuros
Fort Santiago: Located on the north-western route
to Intramuros. This Spanish fortress was Spain's major
defense position against pirates and invaders. Fort
Santiago is also known as the "Shrine of Freedom". This
fabulous Fort still has the huge canon that is looking
out to the sea.
Chinatown: Located in Binondo, Manila. Chinatown
symbolizes the long history of Chinese living here in
the Philippines. The Chinese is involve in trade and
businessin the Pre-Spanish Period.
Casa Manila: Located on Calle Real cor. general
Luna St., Intramuros, Manila. Casa Manila is a Colonial
Lifestyle Museum which features antique furnitures and
furnishings that is dated back in the 19th century.
Also, you can see famous rare collections like religious
images, antique piano, crystal chandeliers, four-poster
ebony bed, Chinese ceramics and many more that only rich
people in the past can afford to buy.
Malacaņang Palace: The official residence of the
President of the Philippines. Located along the north
bank of the Pasig River in Manila. In the spanish
Period, Malacaņang Palace was also the seat of the head
of Government of the Philippines.
Manila Cathedral: The Manila Cathedral has a
beautiful design and architecture. The Cathedral has
magnificent stone carving and rosette windows. Mosaic
artwork decorates three of its side chapels and these
along with other artist designs. The Manila Cathedral is
the seat of the Catholic Archdiocese of Manila. Located
at the Plaza Roma, Intramuros, Manila.
Rizal Park: One of the largest park in Southeast
Asia. Rizal Park is known as the Bagumbayan field during
the Spanish Period. This park was used for execution
ground by the Spaniards for the Filipino Rebels.
University of Sto. Thomas: The oldest University
of the country and Asia. This University was founded in
1611 by Reverend Father Miguel de Benavides. UST was
used by the Japanese forces as a concentration camp for
merican, British, Canadians and other allied nationals. |
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