Wednesday, May 09, 2012

Tracking Down Manila


Historical and classical, this is a perfect definition for the capital of the Philippines. Manila is nothing but a gigantic city that is waiting for its big introduction―an introduction that will catch the elusive attention of the world. Traversing the pathways and different pave ways of the modernized Manila, we can say that it had really gone so far than the world expected. It's far more than the recent images that kept the world in touch. Now that Manila has the capacity of bearing the whole nation in progress. Let's track down the historical places as well as the modern ones that brought new definition on downtown Manila. 

Rizal Park also known as Luneta Park
(manila.gov.ph)
Jose P. Rizal - National Hero
(philippine-trivia.com)

Rizal Park (Luneta Park)

Aside from being the most famous park in the Philippines and one of the Philippines' leading attraction, It's also the place where the Philippines' National Hero executed―Jose P. Rizal. Since then Rizal Park is hailed as one of the country's treasures. It also serves as the location of historical events. Quirino Grandstand where lies just west of the Rizal Park. On this park lots of gardens, government facilities and other attraction filled the history-filled park such as Chinese and Japanese Gardens, Orchidarium, Butterfly Pavillon, open-air auditorium, Department of Tourism building, National Library and Museong Pamabata can be seen as part of the famous landmark.
Quirino Grandstand
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Chinese Garden
Japanese Garden
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Orchidarium
Butterfly Pavillon
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Department of Tourism
National Library
Museong Pambata
MalacaƱan Palace (Presidential Palace)

  (en.wikipedia.org)

This Philippine version of the United States of America's White House serves as the official residence of the presidents of Republic of the Philippines since 1825. It's located just beside the Pasig River. It's one of the landmarks in Manila as well as an icon in the Philippines.
The palace beside the placid Pasig River
Intramuros

Fort Santiago, Intramuros
Cannons at the old walls
One of the ramps leading to the walls of Intramuros
At the southern bank of the Pasig River lies the famous fortress in the Philippines. It was built by Spaniards in the 16th century making it the oldest district within the city. Its main purpose is to protect the city from the imperial communities and countries. As part of the walled-district community, Fort Santiago can also be found, where Jose Rizal was exiled before the execution.  Manila Cathedral and San Agustin Church is a must-see cathedral in the Philippines. These cathedrals are one of the historical, since it was constructed during Spanish Colonial Period and designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. 

Manila Cathedral
San Agustin Church

After the day-long journey in this huge city, I'm sure the travelers are really tired at this time. Manila has a temperate climate. It's not the heat or sun rays make the surroundings hot, its the humidity. So better wear with light clothes.

SM City Manila

Robinsons Place Manila

In urban areas like Manila, malls are one of the easiest ways to escape the heat. Philippines occupied some slot of the list of the largest mall in the world like SM, Ayala, Robinson Malls. Here in Manila, SM Manila and Robinson Place Manila are one of the biggest and popular malls in Manila.

Malate Pensionne in Adriatico Street

After the day of touring from the busiest metropolis, a place to stay is definitely needed. Malate Pensionne located in Malate, Manila is only a few kilometers away from the Robinson Mall, and the famous Roxas Boulevard well known as (Baywalk). It's one of the best hotel in Manila, especially if the travelers have limited budget. This hotel offers cheap hotel rates and tour packages like Manila, Tagaytay, Pagsanjan, Subic, Malacanan Palace and Museum Tours, Taal Trekking, Corrigidor, hidden valley, / Mt. Pinatubo, Nitelites, MalacaƱan Palace and Museum tour, Puerto Azul, Villa Escudero and Caylabne.

One of the rooms at Malate Pensionne

That's only a small portion of Manila, there's a lot more to discover so stay tuned on this blog.

10 comments:

Linda Blaire said...

Great adventures awaits the visitors of Manila. It's true that it's more fun in the Philippines.

Jie Adams said...

Thanks for the information. Looks like more fun in studying Philippine history.

Piolo John Rosales said...

Wow, looks like you're really a fan of the Filipinos. Thanks for the info about Malate Pensionne. Next time that I'll be assigned somewhere in Manila, I'll stay there. God Bless.

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