Manila (Philippines) (28th to 31st May 2011)
Other Manila Trips:
http://swytravel.blogspot.sg/2015/03/2015-manila.html
Intramuros:
Intramuros is the old Spanish heart of Manila. It was established in the 1570s and remains a monumental, colonial relic, a city within a city, separated from the rest of Manila by its overgrown walls.
Manila Cathedral:
a Romanesque structure constructed of adobe:
La Pieta:
San Augustin Church:
a UNESCO world heritage site since 2003, as 1 of 4 churches that form the "Baroque Churches of the Philippines".
The other 3 are:
Santa Maria Church in Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur
San Agustin Church in Paoay, Ilocos Norte
Sto. Tomas de Villanueva Church in Miag-ao, Iloilo
San Augustin Church dates back to 1587. It is the oldest stone church in the Philippines.
It contains the modest tomb of Miguel Lopez de Legazpi (1502-72), the founder of Manila, to the left of the altar.
The church was the only structure in Intramuros to survive the devastation of World War II.
Fort Santiago:
It is the key defence site of the Spanish walled city of Intramuros.
It is the seat of colonial power of both Spain and the US.
Pasig River in the background:
Rizal Museum: with memorabilia of national hero Jose Rizal
Manila Hotel:
the most historic of the city's luxury hotels.
It was opened in 1912, representing the epitome of colonial class and luxury.
Some of its guests are: Marlon Brando, Ricky Martin and Jon Bon Jovi.
Food In Manila:
Streets of Manila:
Makati, the financial hub of Philippines, the main business district, home to international companies, chic shopping centres and hotels.
Shop In Manila:
SM Mall of Asia:
(In Manila Bay in Pasay City, one of the largest malls in Asia, stretching almost 1km)
Resorts World Manila:
