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    • National Museum of the Philippines - Manila
    • San Agustin Church - Manila

      • 2. San Agustin Church

      • Constructed in 1587-1604, San Agustin Church is the oldest surviving church in the Philippines. It was the only building left intact when Intramuros... read more
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    • Malacanang Palace - Manila

      • 3. Malacanang Palace

      • Originally a grandee's summer home on the banks of the Pasig River, Malacanang Palace became the residence of the Spanish governor-general in 1863... read more
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    • Manila Cathedral - Manila

      • 4. Manila Cathedral

      • Completed in 1951, The Manila Cathedral rises majestically over the remains of five predecessors, the first of which was erected in 1581. Four... read more
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    • SM Mall of Asia - Manila

      • 5. SM Mall of Asia

      • The Mall of Asia is located in Pasay City situated right near Manila Bay. The Mall is the second largest in the Philippines, and a full day of... read more
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    • Marikina Shoe Museum - Manila

      • 6. Marikina Shoe Museum

      • This museum is the first of its kind in the Philippines and one of only a handful around the world. Housed in an artistically restored former rice... read more
    • Manila Ocean Park - Manila

      • 7. Manila Ocean Park

      • Whether you are a sea creature loving adult or searching for a place for a child to have fun, this is a great place to spend the day at play. This... read more
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    • Manila American Cemetery and Memorial - Manila
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    • Bahay Tsinoy - Manila

      • 9. Bahay Tsinoy


      • As Philippine culture is a layered mix of Spanish, American, Filipino and Chinese influences, visiting this Museum of the Chinese in Philippine... read more
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    • Walk This Way - Calrlos Celdran Tours of Manila - Manila
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  • Sightseeing and shopping are two of Manila's best activities. The city has some of the largest malls in Asia and prices are attractive particularly for locally made goods. Best buys are shoes, clothing, shell-ware and paintings. Makati has more shops than anywhere else but the largest mall is in Quezon City. You'll also enjoy checking out the many shops and stores that line Manila's streets.

    Sightseeing should start at Intramuros, a fort that was built by the Spaniards in the late sixteenth century. Its walls were twenty feet high and over a mile in length. It protected several rich mansions, churches, and schools. Today you can see Casa Manila, The Manila Cathedral, Fort Santiago, and the Rizal Shrine Museum. The Spanish influence is still evident in the old quarters of the city and in local traditions.

    Nearby Rizal Park is nearly one hundred and fifty acres of greenery. If sightseeing in the Japanese Garden or the Chinese Garden doesn't interest you, then you can check out the free music concerts and the roller skating rink. You have to visit the National Museum which features the arts and natural sciences and its branch, located in the former Finance Building, which has the preserved timbers and treasures of the San Diego, a Spanish galleon that sunk in off the coast after a collision in 1600.

    The Malacañang Palace and Museum in San Miguel was the former summer residence of the Spanish Governor General and is now the seat of government and the official residence of the head of state. Collections of each successive president of the Philippines are on display in the museum.

    Families will enjoy one of the most popular amusement parks called The Enchanted Kingdom. This park features a huge roller coaster, a gigantic Ferris wheel, and seven areas where families can ride and play.

    Cockfighting is popular with locals though many visitors will not enjoy this bloodthirsty spectacle. Prize gamecocks are pampered and groomed, then sent into battle with blades on their feet. Betting for each round can be hectic. Major cockpit venues include the Libertad cockpit in Pasay City, with fights every day except Thursday.

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