15 Best Things to Do in Manila

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   Intramuros

   NeighborhoodFree entry

   Intramuros is the historic walled core of Manila, the 'city within walls' built by Spanish colonists in the 16th century, and the most evocative window into the Philippines' colonial past.

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   Fort Santiago

   Park & nature

   Fort Santiago is the historic citadel guarding the mouth of the Pasig River within Manila's walled city of Intramuros, and the most important fortress in the Philippines.

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   Rizal Park

   Park & natureFree entry

   Rizal Park (Luneta) is Manila's grand central park and one of the most historically significant public spaces in the Philippines, a sprawling green expanse by Manila Bay dedicated to national hero…

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   San Agustin Church - Immaculate Conception Parish

   Religious siteFree entry

   San Agustín Church, within the historic walled city of Intramuros in Manila, is the oldest stone church in the Philippines and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of four Baroque churches of the…

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   Manila Bay

   Park & natureFree entry

   Manila Bay is a natural harbor and iconic landmark along Roxas Boulevard in the Philippine capital.

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   National Museum

   MuseumFree entry

   The National Museum complex in Manila is a premier cultural institution that houses the country's most significant collections of art, anthropology, archaeology, and natural history.

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   Museo San Agustin

   Museum

   Situated within the historic walled city of Intramuros, Museo San Agustin is a treasure trove of Philippine religious heritage.

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   Casa Manila

   Religious site

   Casa Manila is a beautifully restored Spanish colonial house located within the historic walled city of Intramuros in Manila.

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   Chinatown

   NeighborhoodFree entry

   Binondo, as Manila's Chinatown is officially known, is a bustling neighborhood that claims to be the oldest Chinatown in the world, established in 1594.

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    Manila Zoo

    Park & nature

    Manila Zoo, also known as the Manila Zoological and Botanical Garden, is one of the oldest zoos in Asia, opened in 1959.

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    Rizal Shrine

    MuseumFree entry

    The Rizal Shrine in Manila is a reconstructed replica of the ancestral home of Dr. José Rizal, the Philippines' national hero.

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    Roxas Boulevard

    LandmarkFree entry

    Roxas Boulevard is a historic waterfront promenade stretching along Manila Bay, offering sweeping views of the bay and the city skyline.

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    Binondo Church

    Religious siteFree entry

    Binondo Church, officially known as the Minor Basilica of St. Lorenzo Ruiz, stands as a testament to Manila's rich multicultural history.

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    Binondo

    LandmarkFree entry

    Binondo, established in 1594, is the oldest Chinatown in the world. Located in the heart of Manila, this bustling district offers a unique blend of Chinese and Filipino cultures.

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    Memorare Manila Monument

    LandmarkFree entry

    The Memorare Manila Monument stands as a solemn tribute to the over 100,000 civilians who perished during the Battle of Manila in 1945, a brutal conflict that devastated the historic walled city of Intramuros.

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