Asia Images / John Lander Photography

  • Portfolio
  • About
  • Contact
  • Archive
    • All Galleries
    • Search
    • Cart
    • Lightbox
    • Client Area
  • Books
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
x

Search Results

Refine Search
Match all words
Match any word
Prints
Personal Use
Royalty-Free
Rights-Managed
(leave unchecked to
search all images)
7 images found
twitterlinkedinfacebook

Loading ()...

  • A Filipino calesa driver - Calesas are horse-driven carriages sometimes used in the Philippines. This was one of the modes of transportation introduced in the Philippines in the 18th century by the Spanish - at the time only nobles and high ranked officials could afford. They are rarely used in the streets nowadays except rural areas and especially in Vigan where they are still a common form of transportation.
    vigan-calesa-4.jpg
  • Vigan Calesa Silhouette - A calesa is a horse-driven carriage used in the Philippines. This was one of the modes of transportation introduced in the Philippines in the 18th century by the Spanish - at the time only nobles and high ranked officials could afford. They are rarely used in the streets nowadays except rural areas and especially in Vigan where they are still a common form of transportation.
    vigan-calesa-5.jpg
  • Calesa or horse and carriage roams the streets of Intramuros.  Intramuros Manila was built by the Spaniards in the 16th century - its name means literally "within the walls" which also describes its structure as it is surrounded by thick walls and moats. During the Spanish colonial period Intramuros was considered to be Manila itself.
    intramuros-calesa-2.jpg
  • Calesa (sometimes spelled kalesa) is a horse drawn carraige in the Philippines. They were introduced to the islands in the 18th century by Spanish colonisers.  Today they are rarely used in the streets except in the tourist areas of old cities and a few rural areas.  The word comes from Spanish.  A kalesa is an inclined cart and drawn by a single horse.  Manila was once teeming with calesas, but these declined in popularity after the Second World War.  Although the calesa has become a rarity, century-old examples are still preserved in areas of the Philippines, such as in Vigan and Intramuros, where they cater to tourists.  Only in Tuguegarao are the carriages a part of the traffic along with cars, tricycles, jeepneys and motorbikes.
    intramuros-calesa-1.jpg
  • A calesa, sometimes called a karitela, is a horse-driven carriage used in the Philippines. This was one of the modes of transportation introduced in the Philippines in the 18th century by the Spanish - at the time only nobles and high ranked officials could afford. They are rarely used in the streets nowadays except rural areas and especially in Vigan where they are still a common form of transportation.
    crisologo-street-6.jpg
  • Philippines Calesa or Horse and Buggy - once seen on the streets of virtually every Filipino city they are nowadays only seen in popular tourist areas for a quick ride in scenic areas for visitors, much like rickshaws in other parts of Asia.
    filipino-calesa-01.jpg
  • Calle Crisologo is one of the main attractions in the city of Vigan. It is a well preserved cobblestone street a few hundred meters in length and lined with many old restored buildings taking visitors back a century or two during the Spanish colonial period.
    crisologo-street-7.jpg