Manila Explorer

The main tourist sites of Manila are located along Manila Bay.

Intramuros - At the northern end of the Bay lies the remnants of the old walled Spanish settlement of Manila, Intramuros (Spanish for 'within the walls'). Intramuros contains some of the city's most interesting museums, ruins, and churches including the Manila Cathedral, the most important church in the country.

Manila Hotel - Just outside Intramuros and on the edge of Manila Bay is the beautiful and historic Manila Hotel, a legacy of the American colonial era and the place where General Douglas MacArthur made his home before World War II.

Rizal Park - Right outside the walled city is Rizal Park more widely known as the Luneta. The Luneta is the venue for the best museums of the city, bayside restaurants, an open-air theater featuring free classical music concerts, a planetarium, early morning jogging and tai chi enthusiasts, and the Manila Hotel. It is a popular meeting spot for family picnics and was the site of the execution of Jose Rizal, the national hero of the Philippines.

Baywalk - South of the Luneta is the renovated Baywalk a linear park adjacent to Manila Bay. This promenade has now been all but shut down by a new mayor as at July 2007, most of the bars and restaurants are just empty shells.

Malacañang Palace - Manila is the host of the official residence of the president of the Philippines. While heading your way here, you will see wonderful places. People can roam the garden afterward.

Chinatown - Manila has one of the largest Chinatowns in the world, where one can find exotic Chinese goods and delicious cuisine.

Churches - There are some various impressive Spanish-era Cathedrals that are more impressive than old Spanish Missions in California. Among the best churches of Manila are San Agustin Church, ; the all-steel San Sebastian Cathedral; and Las Pinas and its bamboo organ.

Museums - Manila has seen a drastic improvement in its museum offerings with the recent renovation of old favorites such as the National Museum of the Filipino People and the Ayala Museum. Other must-see museums in the city are the Bahay Chinoy (Chinese House), Casa Manila, San Agustin Museum and the Museum of Filipino Political History.

Other Attractions and Landmarks

Araneta Coliseum
Ayala Avenue
Ayala Bridge
Ayuntamiento
Baclaran Church
Binondo Church
Corregidor Island Tour
Cultural Center of the Philippines
EDSA Shrine
Enchanted Kingdom (The)
Enterprise Center (The)
Ermita Church
Forbes Park
Fort Santiago
Iglesia ni Cristo (Church of Christ)
Intramuros
Japanese Garden (The)
Jones Bridge
Makati City
Malacanang Palace
Malate Church
Manila Bay
Manila Cathedral
Manila Central Post Office
Manila City Hall
Manila Memorial Park
Monasterio de Santa Clara
Nakpil Street
Nayong Pilipino Cultural Park
Ninoy Aquino Parks & Wildlife
Old Congress Building
Paco Park
Pasig River
Philippine Stock Exchange Center
Philippine Stock Exchange Plaza
Plaza Miranda
Pueblo (El) and St. Francis Square
Puerta Real Gardens
Quezon Memorial Circle
Quiapo Church
Quirino Grandstand
Remedios Circle
Rizal Monument
Rizal Park
Rizal Shrine
Rockwell Center
Roxas Boulevard
San Agustin Church
San Sebastian Church
Santa Cruz Church
Santo Domingo Church
Santuario de San Antonio
Site of Rizal's Execution
University of Santo Tomas
University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Medical Center
University of the Philippines