Manila
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Binondo
Binondo is now above all the Chinese quarter of Manila, which moved at the end of the 16th century from the old ghetto of Parian just outside the back side…
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Northern District
The districts of Manila beyond the river Pasig are largely working-class areas very different from Ermita and Malate. The mouth of the Pasig in Manila Bay was formerly the scene…
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Malacañang Palace
Opposite J.P. Laurel Avenue is the Malacañang Palace, residence of the President of the Republic (visitors admitted at certain times by prior arrangement: apply to Ministry of Tourism). The name…
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Aquarium
Opened in 1913, the Manila Aquarium was a very popular tourist attraction during American period. The Aquarium was destroyed during the World War II but reopened in 1967. It is…
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Rizal Shrine
The shrine in historic Fort Santiago is a two storey building formerly used as barracks for Spanish artillery soldiers. Here one can have a glimpse of Rizal’s memorabilia: books, manuscripts,…
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Casa Manila
Casa Manila was constructed based on archival building plans. It is a “colonial lifestyle” museum. The facade of Casa Manila was a reconstruction of 19th century home. The walls of…
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University of Santo Tomas
The University of Santo Tomas, founded in 1611, is the oldest in Asia. It is located along Sampaloc district. Composed of almost of perfect square 22,000 sq. m, this university…
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Colegio de Santa Rosa
Colegio de Santa Rosa was founded by Mother Paula de la Santissima Trinidad in 1750. The school’s primary duty was to take care of the welfare of the Filipina orphans.…
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Colegio de San Juan de Letran
Facing the corner of Anda and Murralla Streets, this school was a result of two men’s concern for the welfare of Spanish orphan boys. Juan Alonso Jeronimo Guerrero, founded the…
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Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Manila
At the south ends of Intramuros, on the site of a former nunnery and Jesuit house. The nunnery was founded by Mother Ignacia of the Holy Ghost (1663-1748), who as…