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  • Manila Baywalk has done wonders to the city of Manila. What was once an area to be avoided has been transformed into a thriving, cosmopolitan, and even cool area. With crowds in excess of 200,000 on the weekends Manila Baywalk has captured the city's imagination with outdoor restaurants,  cafes, sunset strolls and live bands.
    manila-baywalk-2.jpg
  • Manila Bay Walk has done wonders to the city of Manila. What was once an area to be avoided has been transformed into a thriving, cosmopolitan, and even cool area. With crowds in excess of 200,000 on the weekends Manila Baywalk has captured the city's imagination with outdoor restaurants,  cafes, sunset strolls and live bands.
    manila-bay-2.jpg
  • Manila Bay Guitar Vendor - The remodeling of Manila Baywalk has done wonders to the city of Manila. What was once an area to be avoided has been transformed into a thriving, cosmopolitan and even cool area. Manila Baywalk has captured the city's imagination with outdoor restaurants,  cafes, sunset strolls, roving vendors and fantastic sunsets.
    manila-baywalk-5.jpg
  • Manila Baywalk has done wonders to the city of Manila. What was once an area to be avoided has been transformed into a thriving, cosmopolitan, and even cool area. With crowds in excess of 200,000 on the weekends Manila Baywalk has captured the city's imagination with outdoor restaurants,  cafes, sunset strolls and live bands.
    manila-baywalk-3.jpg
  • Manila Baywalk has done wonders to the city of Manila. What was once an area to be avoided has been transformed into a thriving, cosmopolitan, and even cool area. With crowds in excess of 200,000 on the weekends Manila Baywalk has captured the city's imagination with outdoor restaurants,  cafes, sunset strolls and live bands.
    manila-baywalk-4.jpg
  • Casa Manila Courtyard and Fountain - Casa Manila is housed in a Spanish era building that shows the colonial lifestyle during the Spanish colonial period of the Philippines. Casa Manila is an imposing stone structure circa 1850, one of the grand houses in Barrio San Luis of Intramuros and across the street from San Agustin church.
    casa-manila-intramuros-2.jpg
  • Manila Bay is a natural harbor which serves the Port of Manila in the Philippines. The bay is considered to be one of the best natural harbors in Southeast Asia and one of the finest in the world. It also serves a focus for recreation for Metro Manila and is a popular destination for walks and for viewing the sunset.
    manila-bay-4.jpg
  • The Manila Hotel is a 570-room five star hotel located in the heart of the Manila Bay area. The Manila Hotel is the oldest premiere hotel in the Philippines, built in 1909 to rival Malacanang Palace.  The main lobby was designed for sitting as well as for making grand entrances.  The floor is Philippine marble, the chandeliers are made of brass, crystal and seashells, the furniture is carved out of Philippine mahogany which is used throughout the hotel.
    manila-hotel-2.jpg
  • The Manila Hotel is a 570-room five star hotel located in the heart of the Manila Bay area. The Manila Hotel is the oldest premiere hotel in the Philippines, built in 1909 to rival Malacanang Palace.  The main lobby was designed for sitting as well as for making grand entrances.  The floor is Philippine marble, the chandeliers are made of brass, crystal and seashells, the furniture is carved out of Philippine mahogany which is used throughout the hotel.
    manila-hotel-1.jpg
  • Casa Manila Arches and Doorways - Casa Manila is housed in a Spanish era building that shows the colonial lifestyle during the Spanish colonial period of the Philippines. Casa Manila is an imposing stone structure circa 1850, one of the grand houses in Barrio San Luis of Intramuros and across the street from San Agustin church.
    casa-manila-intramuros-7.jpg
  • Manila Bay is a natural harbor which serves the Port of Manila in the Philippines. The bay is considered to be one of the best natural harbors in Southeast Asia and one of the finest in the world. It also serves a focus for recreation for Metro Manila and is a popular destination for walks and for viewing the sunset.
    manila-bay-5.jpg
  • Manila Bay is a natural harbor which serves the Port of Manila in the Philippines. The bay is considered to be one of the best natural harbors in Southeast Asia and one of the finest in the world. It also serves a focus for recreation for Metro Manila and is a popular destination for walks and for viewing the sunset.
    manila-baywalk-1.jpg
  • Intramuros is located along the bank of the Pasig River, and was built by the Spaniards in the 16th century.  Intramuros is the oldest district of the city of Manila.  Its name, in Spanish, means literally "within the walls", meaning within the wall enclosure of the city fortress, which also describes its structure as it is surrounded by thick, high walls and moats. During the Spanish colonial period, Intramuros was considered Manila itself.
    intramuros-manila-6.jpg
  • Manila Baywalk has done wonders to the city of Manila. What was once an area to be avoided has been transformed into a thriving, cosmopolitan, and even cool area. With crowds in excess of 200,000 on the weekends Manila Baywalk has captured the city's imagination with outdoor restaurants,  cafes, sunset strolls and live bands.
    manila-bay-3.jpg
  • Intramuros is located along the bank of the Pasig River, and was built by the Spaniards in the 16th century.  Intramuros is the oldest district of the city of Manila.  Its name, in Spanish, means literally "within the walls", meaning within the wall enclosure of the city fortress, which also describes its structure as it is surrounded by thick, high walls and moats. During the Spanish colonial period, Intramuros was considered Manila itself.
    intramuros-manila-4.jpg
  • Intramuros is located along the bank of the Pasig River, and was built by the Spaniards in the 16th century.  Intramuros is the oldest district of the city of Manila.  Its name, in Spanish, means literally "within the walls", meaning within the wall enclosure of the city fortress, which also describes its structure as it is surrounded by thick, high walls and moats. During the Spanish colonial period, Intramuros was considered Manila itself.
    intramuros-manila-5.jpg
  • Rizal Park Mural, Manila - Rizal Park's history began in the early 1700s during Spanish rule. While Manila's social and business activities were confined within Intramuros, a small area just south of the walls was cleared to prevent sneak attacks from the patriotic natives. The area was shaped like a small moon and thus was named Luneta. The park in modern times has become a local spot for families to have picnics on Sundays and holidays and a major tourist attraction of Manila. It has a small man-made lake with a replica of the Philippine archipelago in the middle. Other attractions of Rizal Park include the Chinese and Japanese Gardens, the National Museum of the Filipino People, the Orchidarium,  a children's lagoon, a chess plaza, and  a bas-relief map of the Philippine islands.
    rizal-park-manila-8.jpg
  • Rizal Park Playground - Manila's Rizal Park's history began in the early 1700s during Spanish rule. While Manila's social and business activities were confined within Intramuros, a small area just south of the walls was cleared to prevent sneak attacks from the patriotic natives. The area was shaped like a small moon and thus was named Luneta. The park in modern times has become a local spot for families to have picnics on Sundays and holidays and a major tourist attraction of Manila. It has a small man-made lake with a replica of the Philippine archipelago in the middle. Other attractions of Rizal Park include the Chinese and Japanese Gardens, the National Museum of the Filipino People, the Orchidarium,  a children's lagoon, a chess plaza, and  a bas-relief map of the Philippine islands.
    rizal-park-manila-2.jpg
  • Sailing Manila Bay -  a natural harbor which serves the Port of Manila in the Philippines. The bay is considered to be one of the best natural harbors in Southeast Asia and one of the finest in the world. It also serves as the focus for recreation for Metro Manila and is a popular destination for walks and for viewing the sunset.
    manila-bay-1.jpg
  • Star City is the longest-running amusement park in Manila. Star City sprawls in typically filipino fashion with over 35,000 square metres, with 21 rides, an obligatory House of Horrors, game stations, and two cinemas. Its biggest draw, however, is as a concert venue hosting famous Filipino groups as well as foreign entertainers.
    star-city-manila-1.jpg
  • San Agustine Courtyard, Intramuros Manila - Intramuros is located along the bank of the Pasig River, and was built by the Spaniards in the 16th century.  Intramuros is the oldest district of the city of Manila.  Its name, in Spanish, means literally "within the walls", meaning within the wall enclosure of the city fortress, which also describes its structure as it is surrounded by thick, high walls and moats. During the Spanish colonial period, Intramuros was considered Manila itself.
    intramuros-manila-9.jpg
  • Manila Bay is a natural harbor which serves the Port of Manila in the Philippines. The bay is considered to be one of the best natural harbors in Southeast Asia and one of the finest in the world. It also serves a focus for recreation for Metro Manila and is a popular destination for walks and for viewing the sunset.
    manila-bay-7.jpg
  • Rizal Park Playground - Manila's Rizal Park's history began in the early 1700s during Spanish rule. While Manila's social and business activities were confined within Intramuros, a small area just south of the walls was cleared to prevent sneak attacks from the patriotic natives. The area was shaped like a small moon and thus was named Luneta. The park in modern times has become a local spot for families to have picnics on Sundays and holidays and a major tourist attraction of Manila. It has a small man-made lake with a replica of the Philippine archipelago in the middle. Other attractions of Rizal Park include the Chinese and Japanese Gardens, the National Museum of the Filipino People, the Orchidarium,  a children's lagoon, a chess plaza, and  a bas-relief map of the Philippine islands.
    rizal-park-manila-9.jpg
  • Rizal Park Playground - Manila's Rizal Park's history began in the early 1700s during Spanish rule. While Manila's social and business activities were confined within Intramuros, a small area just south of the walls was cleared to prevent sneak attacks from the patriotic natives. The area was shaped like a small moon and thus was named Luneta. The park in modern times has become a local spot for families to have picnics on Sundays and holidays and a major tourist attraction of Manila. It has a small man-made lake with a replica of the Philippine archipelago in the middle. Other attractions of Rizal Park include the Chinese and Japanese Gardens, the National Museum of the Filipino People, the Orchidarium,  a children's lagoon, a chess plaza, and  a bas-relief map of the Philippine islands.
    rizal-park-manila-4.jpg
  • Rizal Park Playground - Manila's Rizal Park's history began in the early 1700s during Spanish rule. While Manila's social and business activities were confined within Intramuros, a small area just south of the walls was cleared to prevent sneak attacks from the patriotic natives. The area was shaped like a small moon and thus was named Luneta. The park in modern times has become a local spot for families to have picnics on Sundays and holidays and a major tourist attraction of Manila. It has a small man-made lake with a replica of the Philippine archipelago in the middle. Other attractions of Rizal Park include the Chinese and Japanese Gardens, the National Museum of the Filipino People, the Orchidarium,  a children's lagoon, a chess plaza, and  a bas-relief map of the Philippine islands.
    rizal-park-manila-3.jpg
  • Casa Manila is housed in a Spanish era building that shows the colonial lifestyle during the Spanish colonial period of the Philippines. Casa Manila is an imposing stone structure circa 1850, one of the grand houses in Barrio San Luis of Intramuros and across the street from San Agustin church.
    casa-manila-intramuros-6.jpg
  • Casa Manila is housed in a Spanish era building that shows the colonial lifestyle during the Spanish colonial period of the Philippines. Casa Manila is an imposing stone structure circa 1850, one of the grand houses in Barrio San Luis of Intramuros and across the street from San Agustin church.
    casa-manila-intramuros-3.jpg
  • Paco Park is a recreational garden area and was once Manila’s municipal cemetery during the Spanish colonial period. It is located in the Paco district of the City of Manila.  Paco Park’s grandeur was slowly restored after the war and since then has remained as a public park and promenade for many sweethearts who spend quiet moments on the park benches and private alcoves. The park was converted into a national park in 1966.
    paco-park-manila-2.jpg
  • Casa Manila is housed in a Spanish era building that shows the colonial lifestyle during the Spanish colonial period of the Philippines. Casa Manila is an imposing stone structure circa 1850, one of the grand houses in Barrio San Luis of Intramuros and across the street from San Agustin church.
    casa-manila-intramuros-1.jpg
  • Star City is the longest-running amusement park in Manila. Star City sprawls in typically filipino fashion with over 35,000 square metres  with 21 rides, an obligatory House of Horrors, game stations, and two cinemas. Its biggest draw, however, is as a concert venue hosting famous Filipino groups as well as foreign entertainers.
    star-city-manila-2.jpg
  • Paco Park is a recreational garden area and was once Manila’s municipal cemetery during the Spanish colonial period. It is located in the Paco district of the City of Manila.  Paco Park’s grandeur was slowly restored after the war and since then has remained as a public park and promenade for many sweethearts who spend quiet moments on the park benches and private alcoves. The park was converted into a national park in 1966.
    paco-park-manila-1.jpg
  • Manila Street Fashion - Hat Contest - Waiters at this al fresco restaurant in Green Belt Makati hold a hat contest every year during the Chrismtas holidays.  This year's theme is "recycling".  Nothing explains the Filipino character better than the word exhuberance.  A passion for costumes, dressing up, funny hats and beauty pageants makes the Philippines a natural when it comes to street fashion.  Although the country's hot, humid climate usually requires casual, comfortable clothing, there is usually a bit of flair added for extra value and fun.
    manila-street-fashion-07.jpg
  • Fort Santiago is a defense fortress built for Spanish conquistador, Miguel Lopez de Legazpi and one of the best preserved structures of the walled city of Intramuros in Manila, Philippines.  The fort is shielded with walls 2 metres thick of 8 feet located at the mouth of the Pasig River and once the premier defense fortress of the Spanish Government in the Philippines.
    fort-santiago-manila-2.jpg
  • Manila Street Fashion - Nothing explains the Filipino character better than the word exhuberance.  A passion for costumes, dressing up, funny hats and beauty pageants makes the Philippines a natural when it comes to street fashion.  Although the country's hot, humid climate usually requires casual, comfortable clothing, there is usually a bit of flair added for extra value and fun.
    manila-street-fashion-02.jpg
  • Fort Santiago is a defense fortress built for Spanish conquistador, Miguel Lopez de Legazpi and one of the best preserved structures of the walled city of Intramuros in Manila, Philippines.  The fort is shielded with walls 2 metres thick of 8 feet located at the mouth of the Pasig River and once the premier defense fortress of the Spanish Government in the Philippines.
    fort-santiago-manila-1.jpg
  • Intramuros Courtyard Manila - Intramuros is located along the bank of the Pasig River, and was built by the Spaniards in the 16th century.  Intramuros is the oldest district of the city of Manila.  Its name, in Spanish, means literally "within the walls", meaning within the wall enclosure of the city fortress, which also describes its structure as it is surrounded by thick, high walls and moats. During the Spanish colonial period, Intramuros was considered Manila itself.
    intramuros-architecture-7.jpg
  • Intramuros Courtyard Manila - Intramuros is located along the bank of the Pasig River, and was built by the Spaniards in the 16th century.  Intramuros is the oldest district of the city of Manila.  Its name, in Spanish, means literally "within the walls", meaning within the wall enclosure of the city fortress, which also describes its structure as it is surrounded by thick, high walls and moats. During the Spanish colonial period, Intramuros was considered Manila itself.
    intramuros-architecture-9.jpg
  • Intramuros Courtyard Manila - Intramuros is located along the bank of the Pasig River, and was built by the Spaniards in the 16th century.  Intramuros is the oldest district of the city of Manila.  Its name, in Spanish, means literally "within the walls", meaning within the wall enclosure of the city fortress, which also describes its structure as it is surrounded by thick, high walls and moats. During the Spanish colonial period, Intramuros was considered Manila itself.
    intramuros-architecture-8.jpg
  • Puerta del Parian Intramuros Manila - Intramuros is located along the bank of the Pasig River, and was built by the Spaniards in the 16th century.  Intramuros is the oldest district of the city of Manila.  Its name, in Spanish, means literally "within the walls", meaning within the wall enclosure of the city fortress, which also describes its structure as it is surrounded by thick, high walls and moats. During the Spanish colonial period, Intramuros was considered Manila itself.
    intramuros-2.jpg
  • Puerta del Parian Intramuros Manila - Intramuros is located along the bank of the Pasig River, and was built by the Spaniards in the 16th century.  Intramuros is the oldest district of the city of Manila.  Its name, in Spanish, means literally "within the walls", meaning within the wall enclosure of the city fortress, which also describes its structure as it is surrounded by thick, high walls and moats. During the Spanish colonial period, Intramuros was considered Manila itself.
    intramuros-3.jpg
  • Intramuros Courtyard Manila - Intramuros is located along the bank of the Pasig River, and was built by the Spaniards in the 16th century.  Intramuros is the oldest district of the city of Manila.  Its name, in Spanish, means literally "within the walls", meaning within the wall enclosure of the city fortress, which also describes its structure as it is surrounded by thick, high walls and moats. During the Spanish colonial period, Intramuros was considered Manila itself.
    intramuros-architecture-5.jpg
  • Intramuros is located along the bank of the Pasig River, and was built by the Spaniards in the 16th century.  Intramuros is the oldest district of the city of Manila.  Its name, in Spanish, means literally "within the walls", meaning within the wall enclosure of the city fortress, which also describes its structure as it is surrounded by thick, high walls and moats. During the Spanish colonial period, Intramuros was considered Manila itself.
    intramuros-architecture-1.jpg
  • Casa Manila is housed in a Spanish era building that shows the colonial lifestyle during the Spanish colonial period of the Philippines. Casa Manila is an imposing stone structure circa 1850, one of the grand houses in Barrio San Luis of Intramuros and across the street from San Agustin church.
    intramuros-architecture-14.jpg
  • The SM Mall of Asia, also known as MOA, is a shopping mall owned by the SM Group, the largest mall developer in the Philippines. Mall of Asia is the 2nd largest shopping mall in the Philippines and occupies more than 410,000 square meters. The mall is located on Manila Bay and attracts daily foot traffic of 200,000 people and even more  on weekends.
    mall-of-asia-10.jpg
  • Intramuros is located along the bank of the Pasig River, and was built by the Spaniards in the 16th century.  Intramuros is the oldest district of the city of Manila.  Its name, in Spanish, means literally "within the walls", meaning within the wall enclosure of the city fortress, which also describes its structure as it is surrounded by thick, high walls and moats. During the Spanish colonial period, Intramuros was considered Manila itself.
    intramuros-architecture-13.jpg
  • Intramuros is located along the bank of the Pasig River, and was built by the Spaniards in the 16th century.  Intramuros is the oldest district of the city of Manila.  Its name, in Spanish, means literally "within the walls", meaning within the wall enclosure of the city fortress, which also describes its structure as it is surrounded by thick, high walls and moats. During the Spanish colonial period, Intramuros was considered Manila itself.
    intramuros-architecture-12.jpg
  • ASEAN Garden, Intramuros Manila - Intramuros is located along the bank of the Pasig River, and was built by the Spaniards in the 16th century.  Intramuros is the oldest district of the city of Manila.  Its name, in Spanish, means literally "within the walls", meaning within the wall enclosure of the city fortress, which also describes its structure as it is surrounded by thick, high walls and moats. During the Spanish colonial period, Intramuros was considered to be Manila itself.
    intramuros-6.jpg
  • Casa Manila is housed in a Spanish era building that shows the colonial lifestyle during the Spanish colonial period of the Philippines. Casa Manila is an imposing stone structure circa 1850, one of the grand houses in Barrio San Luis of Intramuros and across the street from San Agustin church.
    intramuros-architecture-11.jpg
  • The SM Mall of Asia, also known as MOA, is a shopping mall owned by the SM Group, the largest mall developer in the Philippines. Mall of Asia is the 2nd largest shopping mall in the Philippines and occupies more than 410,000 square meters. The mall is located on Manila Bay and attracts daily foot traffic of 200,000 people and even more  on weekends.
    mall-of-asia-8.jpg
  • San Agustín Church is a Roman Catholic church under the auspices of The Order of St. Augustine, located inside the historic walled city of Intramuros in Manila. Completed by 1607, it is the oldest church currently standing in the Philippines
    san-agustin-intramuros-3.jpg
  • San Agustín Church is a Roman Catholic church under the auspices of The Order of St. Augustine, located inside the historic walled city of Intramuros in Manila. Completed by 1607, it is the oldest church currently standing in the Philippines
    san-agustin-intramuros-2.jpg
  • San Agustin Church, Intramuros Manila is   located inside the historic walled city of Intramuros. It is the oldest church currently standing in the Philippines, built in 1607 and has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    san-agustin-intramuros-1.jpg
  • An outrigger is a part of a boat's rigging which is rigid and extends beyond the side or gunwale of a boat. The outrigger is positioned rigidly and parallel to the main hull so that the main hull is less likely to capsize. If only one outrigger is used on a vessel, its weight reduces the tendency to capsize in one direction and its buoyancy reduces the tendency in the other direction.
    manila-bay-6.jpg
  • Rizal Park's history began in the early 1700s during Spanish rule. While Manila's social and business activities were confined within Intramuros, a small area just south of the walls was cleared to prevent sneak attacks from the patriotic natives. The area was shaped like a small moon and thus was named Luneta. The park in modern times has become a local spot for families to have picnics on Sundays and holidays and a major tourist attraction of Manila. It has a small man-made lake with a replica of the Philippine archipelago in the middle. Other attractions of Rizal Park include the Chinese and Japanese Gardens, the National Museum of the Filipino People, the Orchidarium,  a children's lagoon, a chess plaza, and  a bas-relief map of the Philippine islands.
    rizal-park-manila-7.jpg
  • Japanese Garden, Rizal Park - Rizal Park's history began in the early 1700s during Spanish rule. While Manila's social and business activities were confined within Intramuros, a small area just south of the walls was cleared to prevent sneak attacks from the patriotic natives. The area was shaped like a small moon and thus was named Luneta. The park in modern times has become a local spot for families to have picnics on Sundays and holidays and a major tourist attraction of Manila. It has a small man-made lake with a replica of the Philippine archipelago in the middle. Other attractions of Rizal Park include the Chinese and Japanese Gardens, the National Museum of the Filipino People, the Orchidarium,  a children's lagoon, a chess plaza, and  a bas-relief map of the Philippine islands.
    rizal-park-manila-6.jpg
  • Rizal Park Chess Square - The park in modern times has become a local spot for families to have picnics on Sundays and holidays and a major tourist attraction of Manila. It has a small man-made lake with a replica of the Philippine archipelago in the middle. Other attractions of Rizal Park include the Chinese Gardens, the National Museum of the Filipino People, the Orchidarium,  a children's lagoon and even a chess plaza.
    rizal-park-manila-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
  • San Agustin Church Intramuros Manila was the only building left standing after the destruction of Intramuros during WWII.  It is the oldest church in the Philippines dating back to 1587 and filled cultural and historical objects of note including ornate frescoes on the vaulted ceiling.San Agustin has withstood seven earthquakes as well as the Battle of Manila during WWII and is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
    san-agustin-intramuros-18.jpg
  • San Agustin Church Intramuros Manila was the only building left standing after the destruction of Intramuros during WWII.  It is the oldest church in the Philippines dating back to 1587 and filled cultural and historical objects of note including ornate frescoes on the vaulted ceiling.San Agustin has withstood seven earthquakes as well as the Battle of Manila during WWII and is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
    san-agustin-intramuros-15.jpg
  • San Agustin Courtyard Intramuros - San Agustin Church Intramuros Manila was the only building left standing after the destruction of Intramuros during WWII.  It is the oldest church in the Philippines dating back to 1587 and filled cultural and historical objects of note including ornate frescoes on the vaulted ceiling.San Agustin has withstood seven earthquakes as well as the Battle of Manila during WWII and is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
    san-agustin-intramuros-13.jpg
  • San Agustin Dome Intramuros - San Agustin Church Intramuros Manila was the only building left standing after the destruction of Intramuros during WWII.  It is the oldest church in the Philippines dating back to 1587 and filled cultural and historical objects of note including ornate frescoes on the vaulted ceiling.San Agustin has withstood seven earthquakes as well as the Battle of Manila during WWII and is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
    san-agustin-intramuros-11.jpg
  • San Agustin Dome Intramuros - San Agustin Church Intramuros Manila was the only building left standing after the destruction of Intramuros during WWII.  It is the oldest church in the Philippines dating back to 1587 and filled cultural and historical objects of note including ornate frescoes on the vaulted ceiling.San Agustin has withstood seven earthquakes as well as the Battle of Manila during WWII and is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
    san-agustin-intramuros-9.jpg
  • San Agustin Church Intramuros Manila was the only building left standing after the destruction of Intramuros during WWII.  It is the oldest church in the Philippines dating back to 1587 and filled cultural and historical objects of note including ornate frescoes on the vaulted ceiling.San Agustin has withstood seven earthquakes as well as the Battle of Manila during WWII and is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
    san-agustin-intramuros-8.jpg
  • Intramuros is the historic core of the City of Manila meaning literally "within the walls".    Also called the Walled City, the original site of Manila was the seat of government when the Philippines under Spanish colonial rule.  Some of the original architecture has been left standing with definite Spanish influences, though much of Intramuros was destroyed during WWII.
    intramuros-architecture-4.jpg
  • Intramuros is the historic core of the City of Manila meaning literally "within the walls".    Also called the Walled City, the original site of Manila was the seat of government when the Philippines under Spanish colonial rule.  Some of the original architecture has been left standing with definite Spanish influences, though much of Intramuros was destroyed during WWII.
    intramuros-architecture-3.jpg
  • Intramuros Lampost - Intramuros is the historic core of the City of Manila meaning literally "within the walls".    Also called the Walled City, the original site of Manila was the seat of government when the Philippines under Spanish colonial rule.  Some of the original architecture has been left standing with definite Spanish influences, though much of Intramuros was destroyed during WWII.
    intramuros-architecture-2.jpg
  • San Agustin Courtyard Intramuros - San Agustin Church Intramuros Manila was the only building left standing after the destruction of Intramuros during WWII.  It is the oldest church in the Philippines dating back to 1587 and filled cultural and historical objects of note including ornate frescoes on the vaulted ceiling.San Agustin has withstood seven earthquakes as well as the Battle of Manila during WWII and is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
    san-agustin-intramuros-19.jpg
  • Black Nazarene at San Agustin Intramuros - San Agustin Church Intramuros Manila was the only building left standing after the destruction of Intramuros during WWII.  It is the oldest church in the Philippines dating back to 1587 and filled cultural and historical objects of note including ornate frescoes on the vaulted ceiling.San Agustin has withstood seven earthquakes as well as the Battle of Manila during WWII and is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
    san-agustin-intramuros-20.jpg
  • San Agustin Church Intramuros Manila was the only building left standing after the destruction of Intramuros during WWII.  It is the oldest church in the Philippines dating back to 1587 and filled cultural and historical objects of note including ornate frescoes on the vaulted ceiling.San Agustin has withstood seven earthquakes as well as the Battle of Manila during WWII and is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
    san-agustin-intramuros-17.jpg
  • San Agustin Church Intramuros Manila was the only building left standing after the destruction of Intramuros during WWII.  It is the oldest church in the Philippines dating back to 1587 and filled cultural and historical objects of note including ornate frescoes on the vaulted ceiling.San Agustin has withstood seven earthquakes as well as the Battle of Manila during WWII and is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
    san-agustin-intramuros-16.jpg
  • San Agustin Church Intramuros Manila was the only building left standing after the destruction of Intramuros during WWII.  It is the oldest church in the Philippines dating back to 1587 and filled cultural and historical objects of note including ornate frescoes on the vaulted ceiling.San Agustin has withstood seven earthquakes as well as the Battle of Manila during WWII and is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
    san-agustin-intramuros-14.jpg
  • San Agustin Dome Intramuros - San Agustin Church Intramuros Manila was the only building left standing after the destruction of Intramuros during WWII.  It is the oldest church in the Philippines dating back to 1587 and filled cultural and historical objects of note including ornate frescoes on the vaulted ceiling.San Agustin has withstood seven earthquakes as well as the Battle of Manila during WWII and is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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  • Wooden Bas Relief at San Agustin Intramuros - San Agustin Church Intramuros Manila was the only building left standing after the destruction of Intramuros during WWII.  It is the oldest church in the Philippines dating back to 1587 and filled cultural and historical objects of note including ornate frescoes on the vaulted ceiling.San Agustin has withstood seven earthquakes as well as the Battle of Manila during WWII and is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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  • Philippines Wedding Party
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  • San Agustin Church Intramuros Manila was the only building left standing after the destruction of Intramuros during WWII.  It is the oldest church in the Philippines dating back to 1587 and filled cultural and historical objects of note including ornate frescoes on the vaulted ceiling.San Agustin has withstood seven earthquakes as well as the Battle of Manila during WWII and is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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  • Intramuros Lampost - Intramuros is the historic core of the City of Manila meaning literally "within the walls".    Also called the Walled City, the original site of Manila was the seat of government when the Philippines under Spanish colonial rule.  Some of the original architecture has been left standing with definite Spanish influences, though much of Intramuros was destroyed during WWII.
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  • Filipino Guard
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  • Statue of Jose Rizal who was the most prominent advocate for reforms in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era. He is considered a national hero and the anniversary of Rizal's death is commemorated as a Philippine holiday called Rizal Day. Rizal's military trial and execution made him a martyr of the Philippine Revolution.
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  • This Relief Map of the Philippines, located in Rizal Park (formerly known as Luneta Park), is a colorful introduction to the geography and geology of the Philippine Islands.
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  • Statue of Jose Rizal who was the most prominent advocate for reforms in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era. He is considered a national hero and the anniversary of Rizal's death is commemorated as a Philippine holiday called Rizal Day. Rizal's military trial and execution made him a martyr of the Philippine Revolution.
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  • Windows made of capiz shells were originally chosen because it was cheaper to make windows of capiz than glass during the Spanish Colonial period of the Philippines.  They continued to be made, however, thanks to their ability to allow enough light through and their strength in holding up to typhoons.
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  • Windows made of capiz shells were originally chosen because it was cheaper to make windows of capiz than glass during the Spanish Colonial period of the Philippines.  They continued to be made, however, thanks to their ability to allow enough light through and their strength in holding up to typhoons.
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  • Intramuros is located along the bank of the Pasig River, and was built by the Spaniards in the 16th century.  Intramuros is the oldest district of the city of Manila.  Its name, in Spanish, means literally "within the walls", meaning within the wall enclosure of the city fortress, which also describes its structure as it is surrounded by thick, high walls and moats. During the Spanish colonial period, Intramuros was considered Manila itself.
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  • Manila Street Fashion - Nothing explains the Filipino character better than the word exhuberance. A passion for costumes, dressing up, funny hats and beauty pageants makes the Philippines a natural when it comes to street fashion. Although the country's hot, humid climate usually requires casual, comfortable clothing, there is usually a bit of flair added for extra value and fun.
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  • Intramuros is located along the bank of the Pasig River, and was built by the Spaniards in the 16th century.  Intramuros is the oldest district of the city of Manila.  Its name, in Spanish, means literally "within the walls", meaning within the wall enclosure of the city fortress, which also describes its structure as it is surrounded by thick, high walls and moats. During the Spanish colonial period, Intramuros was considered Manila itself.
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  • Greenbelt is a shopping mall in Makati, Manila owned by Ayala Malls and  Ayala Land. The mall follow an interior garden at its center and has been a favorite of Manilans since it first opened in the 1980s though it has been expanded, remodeled and added to extensively for years it has only improved over time. Besides high-end shopping boutiques and dining, there are cinemas, a church, and cafes throughout Green Belt 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 extending to yet another mall Glorieta
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  • San Agustin Church Carved Wooden Doors San Agustin is the showpiece in the walled city of Intramuros Manila.  It was designated as a World Heritage Sites by UNESCO in 1993.  Earlier the church had been declared as a National Historical Landmark by the Philippine government in 1976.
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  • The SM Mall of Asia, also known as MOA, is a shopping mall owned by the SM Group, the largest mall developer in the Philippines. Mall of Asia is the 2nd largest shopping mall in the Philippines and occupies more than 410,000 square meters. The mall is located on Manila Bay and attracts daily foot traffic of 200,000 people and even more  on weekends.
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  • Greenbelt is a shopping mall in Makati, Manila owned by Ayala Malls and  Ayala Land. The mall follow an interior garden at its center and has been a favorite of Manilans since it first opened in the 1980s though it has been expanded, remodeled and added to extensively for years it has only improved over time. Besides high-end shopping boutiques and dining, there are cinemas, a church, and cafes throughout Green Belt 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 extending to yet another mall Glorieta
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  • Greenbelt is a shopping mall in Makati, Manila owned by Ayala Malls and  Ayala Land. The mall follow an interior garden at its center and has been a favorite of Manilans since it first opened in the 1980s though it has been expanded, remodeled and added to extensively for years it has only improved over time. Besides high-end shopping boutiques and dining, there are cinemas, a church, and cafes throughout Green Belt 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 extending to yet another mall Glorieta
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  • Greenbelt is a shopping mall in Makati, Manila owned by Ayala Malls and  Ayala Land. The mall follow an interior garden at its center and has been a favorite of Manilans since it first opened in the 1980s though it has been expanded, remodeled and added to extensively for years it has only improved over time. Besides high-end shopping boutiques and dining, there are cinemas, a church, and cafes throughout Green Belt 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 extending to yet another mall Glorieta
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  • San Agustin Church Carved Wooden Doors San Agustin is the showpiece in the walled city of Intramuros Manila.  It was designated as a World Heritage Sites by UNESCO in 1993.  Earlier the church had been declared as a National Historical Landmark by the Philippine government in 1976.
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  • 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.
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  • The Mall of Asia, also known as MOA, is  the second largest shopping mall in the Philippines and occupies more than 410,000 square meters. The mall is located on Manila Bay and attracts daily foot traffic of 200,000 people.  Besides a huge array of shops, there is also entertainment such as mimes and even a Mall of Asia marching band that troupes through every hour or so...
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  • San Agustin Church Carved Wooden Doors San Agustin is the showpiece in the walled city of Intramuros Manila.  It was designated as a World Heritage Sites by UNESCO in 1993.  Earlier the church had been declared as a National Historical Landmark by the Philippine government in 1976.
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  • Vichai Racha House - The home was built by Chao Nhan Kat in 1898.  The house was handed down to his son, a forestry agent and the first member of the Thailand House of Representatives in Phrae.  Painted cream and green, it was designed in the gingerbread style, bult of teak with perforated design details and a Manila style roof with wooden shingles.
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  • Vichai Racha House - The home was built by Chao Nhan Kat in 1898.  The house was handed down to his son, a forestry agent and the first member of the Thailand House of Representatives in Phrae.  Painted cream and green, it was designed in the gingerbread style, bult of teak with perforated design details and a Manila style roof with wooden shingles.
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  • Vichai Racha House - The home was built by Chao Nhan Kat in 1898.  The house was handed down to his son, a forestry agent and the first member of the Thailand House of Representatives in Phrae.  Painted cream and green, it was designed in the gingerbread style, bult of teak with perforated design details and a Manila style roof with wooden shingles.
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  • The San Diego Pro Cathedral is an early 20th century church in Silay, Negros.  It is the only pro cathedral outside Manila  - its unique feature is its huge dome.  The parish of Silay was established in 1776 the church was built of nipa and  bamboo.  In 1841, Father Eusebio Locsin had a more permanent structure made of stone and wood and in 1925 work began on a grander structure.  Jose Ledesma, a wealthy sugar baron, donated the majority of the funds needed to build the new edifice.  Ledesma commissioned an Italian architect Lucio Bernasconi to design the new church.  Bernasconi took the churches in his native Italy as the model for the Silay church.  The church was completed in 1927 and  inaugurated that same year.
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  • The San Diego Pro Cathedral is an early 20th century church in Silay, Negros.  It is the only pro cathedral outside Manila  - its unique feature is its huge dome.  The parish of Silay was established in 1776 the church was built of nipa and  bamboo.  In 1841, Father Eusebio Locsin had a more permanent structure made of stone and wood and in 1925 work began on a grander structure.  Jose Ledesma, a wealthy sugar baron, donated the majority of the funds needed to build the new edifice.  Ledesma commissioned an Italian architect Lucio Bernasconi to design the new church.  Bernasconi took the churches in his native Italy as the model for the Silay church.  The church was completed in 1927 and  inaugurated that same year.
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