Philippines
15 Best Landmarks in Philippines
The landmarks travelers rate highest across Philippines, with what makes each worth the trip.
Ranked by traveler review volume across 355 tracked places in Philippines. Updated monthly.
Roxas Boulevard
Landmark · ManilaFree entryRoxas Boulevard is a historic waterfront promenade stretching along Manila Bay, offering sweeping views of the bay and the city skyline.
Read our full guide →Binondo
Landmark · ManilaFree entryBinondo, 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.
Read our full guide →Memorare Manila Monument
Landmark · ManilaFree entryThe 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.
Read our full guide →Baluarte de San Diego
Landmark · ManilaBaluarte de San Diego is a well-preserved bastion within the historic walled city of Intramuros, Manila.
Read our full guide →Runway Manila
Landmark · PasayFree entryRunway Manila is an innovative urban space that repurposes a former airport runway into a pedestrian bridge and viewing platform.
Read our full guide →Remedios Circle
Landmark · ManilaFree entryRemedios Circle is a prominent landmark in the Malate district of Manila, Philippines.
Read our full guide →Rizal Monument
Landmark · ManilaFree entryThe Rizal Monument stands as the symbolic heart of Rizal Park, a sprawling green space in the heart of Manila.
Read our full guide →Plaza Rajah Sulayman
Landmark · ManilaFree entryPlaza Rajah Sulayman is a small but significant public square in the Malate district of Manila, named after the last native king of Manila before Spanish colonization.
Read our full guide →Manila Central Post Office
Landmark · ManilaFree entryThe Manila Central Post Office is an iconic neoclassical building located along the Pasig River in Manila.
Read our full guide →Plaza Roma
Landmark · ManilaFree entryPlaza Roma is a charming, tree-shaded square located in the heart of Intramuros, the historic walled city of Manila.
Read our full guide →Centennial Clock
Landmark · ManilaFree entryThe Centennial Clock stands as a notable landmark along Roxas Boulevard in Manila, offering a picturesque spot for both locals and tourists.
Read our full guide →Aduana
Landmark · ManilaFree entryStanding along Muralla Street within the walled city of Intramuros, the Aduana Building (also called the Aduana de Manila) is a striking example of Spanish colonial architecture.
Read our full guide →Negros Occidental Provincial Capitol
Landmark · BacolodFree entryThe Negros Occidental Provincial Capitol is a grand neoclassical building that serves as the seat of the provincial government.
Read our full guide →Manila North Cemetery
Landmark · ManilaFree entryManila North Cemetery, located along Blumentritt Street in Manila, is one of the oldest and largest cemeteries in the Philippines.
Read our full guide →Plaza Espana
Landmark · ManilaFree entryPlaza Espana is a historic square situated within the walled city of Intramuros, Manila. The plaza is named after Spain, reflecting the country's colonial influence on the Philippines.
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Good to know
What is the best-known of the landmarks in Philippines?
Roxas Boulevard in Manila is the most reviewed, with 208 traveler reviews and a 3.0 rating. That makes it the safe choice if you are only fitting in one.
Which of Philippines's landmarks is worth going out of your way for?
Runway Manila in Pasay rates highest at 5.0 out of 5 across 61 reviews. Smaller crowds than the headline entry usually explain the gap.
Which city in Philippines has the most landmarks?
Manila, with 13 on this list, ahead of Pasay on 1. The list spans 3 cities in total, capped at three per city so one big city cannot crowd out the rest of the country.
Are any of these landmarks free to visit?
Yes, 14: Roxas Boulevard, Binondo, Memorare Manila Monument and others. That is based on each place's own visiting information, not an assumption about the category.
How is this list of landmarks ranked?
By how many travelers reviewed each place, filtered to those rated well enough to be worth your time, drawn from 355 tracked places in Philippines. No one pays to appear on it, and the order is refreshed monthly as new reviews land.
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