Sightseeing in Manila – attractions, activities & Intramuros

Posted on 22. Nov, 2010 by admin in Manila

Manila is the capital of the Philippines. Though largely destroyed in WWII it has regrouped as a large and frenetic Southeast Asian capital with a unique flavour. There are many attractions in Manila and plenty to see and do – wet weather and air pollution permitting.

The main historical attraction in Manila is the Intramuros. This is an ancient walled city originally built by the Spanish settlers – intramuros means ‘within walls’. It is a fairly large space and one of the only parts of Manila that wasn’t completely destroyed by the bombings of WWII. Wide pedestrian plazas and gardens decorate the space today. (more…)