Manila's Absolute Essentials
Manila’s core centers on the walled city of Intramuros, home to the UNESCO-listed San Agustin Church and the Spanish citadel of Fort Santiago. Nearby, the world’s oldest Chinatown, Binondo, offers bustling markets like Divisoria alongside the historic Binondo Church. Cultural landmarks include the National Museum complex and the unique all-steel San Sebastian Church. From the Art Deco Metropolitan Theater to the spiritual hub of Quiapo Church, this selection spans Spanish colonial heritage, diverse religious architecture, and the city's vibrant commercial streets.
A San Agustin Church
The Church of Saint Augustine, also known as the Archdiocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation and Cincture or the Immaculate Conception…
B Fort Santiago
Fort Santiago, built in 1571, is a citadel built by Spanish navigator and governor Miguel López de Legazpi for the newly established city…
C Binondo
Binondo is a district in Manila and is referred to as the city's Chinatown.
D Manila Cathedral
The Minor Basilica and Metropolitan Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, commonly and popularly known as the Manila Cathedral, is a…
E San Sebastian Church
The Minor Basilica of San Sebastian and Archdiocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, better known as San Sebastian Church or San…
F Rizal Park
Rizal Park, Luneta, also known as Luneta Park or simply Luneta, is a historic urban park located in Ermita, Manila.
G National Museum of Fine Arts
The National Museum of the Philippines is an umbrella government organization that oversees a number of national museums in the Philippines…
H National Museum of Anthropology
The National Museum of Anthropology, formerly known as the Museum of the Filipino People, is a component museum of the National Museum of…
I Quiapo Church
The Black Nazarene is a life-sized dark statue of Jesus Christ carrying the True Cross.
J Carriedo Street
Busy street occupied by street vendors selling everything thinkable and pretty cheap. Don't forget to bargain.
Divisoria Market
Chaotic and exciting, this market delivers truly exceptional shopping experience.
L Bahay Nakpil-Bautista
The Nakpil-Bautista House is a bahay na bato ancestral home found in the district of Quiapo, Manila, the Philippines.
M Binondo Church
Binondo Church, formally known as the Minor Basilica and National Shrine of Saint Lorenzo Ruiz and also as Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary…
N Chinese-Filipino House
The Bahay Tsinoy is a building in Intramuros, Manila, Philippines which houses the Kaisa-Angelo King Heritage Center, a museum documents…
O Metropolitan Theater
The Manila Metropolitan Theater, also known as the Metropolitan Theater, abbreviated as the MET, is a historic Philippine Art Deco building…
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