Guidebook for Manila
Sightseeing
University of Santo Tomas is the oldest existing university in Asia.
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Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomás
España BoulevardUniversity of Santo Tomas is the oldest existing university in Asia.
Quiapo Church or Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene is famous home for the Black Nazarene, a dark statue of Jesus Christ said to be miraculous.
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Quiapo Church City Plaza
MirandaQuiapo Church or Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene is famous home for the Black Nazarene, a dark statue of Jesus Christ said to be miraculous.
Old-world Intramuros is home to Spanish-era landmarks like Fort Santiago, with a large stone gate and a shrine to national hero José Rizal. The ornate Manila Cathedral houses bronze carvings and stained glass windows, while the San Agustin Church museum has religious artwork and statues. Spanish colonial furniture and art fill Casa Manila museum, and horse-drawn carriages (kalesa) ply the area’s cobblestone streets.
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Intramuros
Old-world Intramuros is home to Spanish-era landmarks like Fort Santiago, with a large stone gate and a shrine to national hero José Rizal. The ornate Manila Cathedral houses bronze carvings and stained glass windows, while the San Agustin Church museum has religious artwork and statues. Spanish colonial furniture and art fill Casa Manila museum, and horse-drawn carriages (kalesa) ply the area’s cobblestone streets.
This landmark defensive fortress features a museum commemorating the national hero José Rizal.
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Fort Santiago
This landmark defensive fortress features a museum commemorating the national hero José Rizal.
The Bonifacio Shrine, also known as the Kartilya ng Katipunan Park or Heroes Park, is a public park and plaza in Ermita, Manila, Philippines located just north of the Manila City Hall and south of Mehan Garden and Liwasang Bonifacio. Its centerpiece is the monument to Filipino revolutionary Andrés Bonifacio and the Philippine Revolution fronting Padre Burgos Avenue.
Andres Bonifacio Monument - Manila
The Bonifacio Shrine, also known as the Kartilya ng Katipunan Park or Heroes Park, is a public park and plaza in Ermita, Manila, Philippines located just north of the Manila City Hall and south of Mehan Garden and Liwasang Bonifacio. Its centerpiece is the monument to Filipino revolutionary Andrés Bonifacio and the Philippine Revolution fronting Padre Burgos Avenue.
Neighbourhoods
Binondo is referred to as Manila's Chinatown, the oldest Chinatown in the world, established in 1594 by the Spaniards as a settlement. Binondo is the center of commerce and trade of Manila, where all types of business run by Filipino-Chinese thrive.
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Binondo
Binondo is referred to as Manila's Chinatown, the oldest Chinatown in the world, established in 1594 by the Spaniards as a settlement. Binondo is the center of commerce and trade of Manila, where all types of business run by Filipino-Chinese thrive.
Roxas Boulevard is a popular waterfront promenade in Metro Manila. It runs along the shores of Manila Bay, is well known for its sunsets and stretch of coconut trees. The divided roadway has become a trademark of Philippine tourism, famed for its yacht club, hotels, restaurants, commercial buildings and parks.
Roxas Boulevard
Roxas BoulevardRoxas Boulevard is a popular waterfront promenade in Metro Manila. It runs along the shores of Manila Bay, is well known for its sunsets and stretch of coconut trees. The divided roadway has become a trademark of Philippine tourism, famed for its yacht club, hotels, restaurants, commercial buildings and parks.
City/town information
Manila is the capital of the Philippines and a highly urbanized city. The city's mix of architectural styles reflects the turbulent history of the city and country.
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Manila
Manila is the capital of the Philippines and a highly urbanized city. The city's mix of architectural styles reflects the turbulent history of the city and country.