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Philippines

Things to do in Manila

Manila (Tagalog: Maynila) is the capital of the Philippines and a major attraction in terms of culture and heritage in the country. Sprawling, congested and polluted will likely be the first words to enter your mind when you think of Manila but don't let that impression stop you from exploring its places of interests: its churches; its diverse and complicated culture; colonial history; gigantic malls; bustling markets; hidden architectural gems and vibrant nightlife. Take the opportunity to explore Manila and make your own personal connection with the city.

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  1. San Agustín Church

    Photo: Patrick Roque ( talk ) ( Uploads ) · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

  2. Malacañang Palace

    Photo: Valeraraisen · Public domain · source

  3. Rizal Park

    Rizal Park

    attraction

    Photo: Maynard Rabanal ( Greedyplus ) · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

  4. Golden Dome Mosque

    Photo: Patrick Roque · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

  5. San Sebastian Church

    Photo: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

  6. Fort Santiago

    Fort Santiago

    attraction

    Photo: André Héroux · CC BY 3.0 · source

  7. Manila North Cemetery

    Photo: RioHondo at English Wikipedia · CC BY 3.0 · source

  8. Manila Ocean Park

    Photo: Foxyreign · CC BY 3.0 · source

  9. Tondo Church

    Tondo Church

    attraction

    Photo: Hannachiever07 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

  10. Escolta Street

    Escolta Street

    attraction

    Photo: w:User:Patrickroque01 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

  11. Manila Chinese Cemetery

    Photo: Ramon FVelasquez · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

  12. Museo Pambata

    Museo Pambata

    attraction

    Photo: mark pedron (Wikipedia Takes Manila participant) · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

  13. Manila Central Post Office Building

    Photo: Mike Gonzalez ( TheCoffee ) · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

  14. Plaza de Roma

    Plaza de Roma

    attraction

    Photo: SeamanWell · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

  15. Paco Park

    Paco Park

    attraction

    Photo: Angelyn Marquez · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

  16. Plaza Dilao

    Plaza Dilao

    attraction

    Photo: IJVelas · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

  17. Plaza Moriones

    Plaza Moriones

    attraction

    Photo: PhotoPhilia (Wikipedia Takes Manila participant) · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

  18. Santa Cruz Church

    Photo: Fmgverzon · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

  19. Goldenberg Mansion

    Photo: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

  20. Intendencia (Aduana)

    Photo: Ngiping kidlat · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

  21. Legarda Ancestral Mansion

    Photo: Jashfranco · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

  22. San Miguel de Manila Church

    Photo: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

  23. Quezon Memorial Circle

    Quezon Memorial Circle

    park · Elliptical Road, 1100, Quezon City

    Photo: Patrickroque01 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

  24. Taguig People's Park

    Taguig People's Park

    J. P. Rizal Extension, 1644, Taguig

    Photo: Judgefloro · CC0 · source

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  1. Ayala Museum

    Ayala Museum

    Makati Avenue, Makati

    Photo: Ralff Nestor Nacor · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

  2. Baclaran Church

    Baclaran Church

    attraction · Roxas Boulevard, 1700, Parañaque · step-free

    Photo: LMP 2001 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

  3. Arroceros Forest Park

    Photo: Stephanie Azarias & Alexander Olpindo (Wikipedia Takes Manila participant) · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

  4. Arroceros Forest Park

    Arroceros Forest Park

    Antonio Villegas Street, 1000, Manila

    Photo: Stephanie Azarias & Alexander Olpindo (Wikipedia Takes Manila participant) · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

  5. Star City

    Star City

    theme park · Vicente Sotto, Pasay

    Photo: JWilz12345 · CC0 · source

  6. Anda Monument

    Anda Monument

    attraction

    Photo: patrickroque01 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

  7. Legazpi–Urdaneta Monument

    Photo: Elmer B. Domingo · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

  8. Museo de Intramuros

    Photo: JewayD · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

  9. Queen Isabel II Monument

    Photo: Ramon FVelasquez · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

  10. Museo El Deposito

    Museo El Deposito

    museum · Pinaglabanan Street, San Juan · step-free · free to visit

    Free

    Photo: Pavl Anthøny · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

  11. Museo de Intramuros

    Museo de Intramuros

    museum · Arzobispo Street, Manila

    Photo: JewayD · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

  12. Museo del Galeón

    Museo del Galeón

    museum · Seaside Boulevard, Pasay

    Photo: Hariboneagle927 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

  13. Philippine Army Museum

    Photo: Rhk111 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

  14. Ayala Triangle Gardens

    Ayala Triangle Gardens

    park · Ayala Avenue, Makati City

    Photo: RioHondo ( talk ) ( Uploads ) · CC BY 3.0 · source

  15. Plaza Olivia Salamanca

    Plaza Olivia Salamanca

    park · Taft Avenue, Manila

    Photo: Judgefloro · CC0 · source

  16. Baluarte De San Andres

    Photo: Judgefloro · CC0 · source

  17. Quirino Grandstand

    Quirino Grandstand

    attraction · Katigbak Drive, Manila

    Photo: Judgefloro · Public domain · source

  18. University of the Philippines Museum of a History of Ideas

    Photo: Ryomaandres · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

  19. APEC Sculpture Garden

    Photo: Ramon FVelasquez · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

  20. Presidential Car Museum

    Photo: Ma. Teresa Montemayor for the Philippine News Agency · Public domain · source

  21. Quezon Heritage House

    Quezon Heritage House

    museum · Quezon City

    Photo: Judgefloro · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

  22. The Dessert Museum

    Photo: LittleT889 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

  23. Las Piñas–Parañaque Critical Habitat and Ecotourism Area

    Photo: Klienneeco · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

  24. Catmon People's Park

    Photo: Judgefloro · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

  25. Legazpi Active Park

    Legazpi Active Park

    Legazpi Street, Makati

    Photo: RioHondo · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

  26. Makati Poblacion Park

    Makati Poblacion Park

    Riverwalk Extension, Makati

    Photo: Judgefloro · Public domain · source

  27. Navotas Centennial Park

    Photo: Ramon FVelasquez · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

  28. Ninoy Aquino Parks & Wildlife Center

    Ninoy Aquino Parks & Wildlife Center

    park · North Avenue, 1100, Quezon City

    Photo: Spearminttt · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

  29. Pinaglabanan Memorial Shrine

    Pinaglabanan Memorial Shrine

    park · Pinaglabanan Street, 1500, San Juan

    Photo: Judgefloro · Public domain · source

  30. Plaza Rueda

    Plaza Rueda

    park · Taft Avenue, 1000, Manila

    Photo: Manila Public Information Office · Public domain · source

  31. Washington SyCip Park

    Washington SyCip Park

    Gamboa Street, 1229, Makati

    Photo: Hariboneagle927 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

  32. Mira-Nila House

    Mira-Nila House

    Bahay Mira-Nila · museum · 26 Mariposa Street, 1111, Quezon City

    Photo: Video13 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

  33. Quezon City Experience

    Photo: Hariboneagle927 · Public domain · source

  34. Vargas Museum

    Photo: Sabaybayin · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

  35. Salcedo Park

    Salcedo Park

    Jaime C. Velasquez Street, Makati

    Photo: RioHondo ( talk ) ( Uploads ) · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

  36. Valenzuela People's Park

    Valenzuela People's Park

    MacArthur Highway, Valenzuela · step-free

    Photo: Judgefloro · Public domain · source

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