Intramuros
The walled city of Spanish Manila: cobblestone streets, plazas, and centuries-old stone walls best explored on foot or by bamboo bike.
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Luzon
Manila
Metro Manila · Philippines
The capital and historic heart of the Philippines, where Spanish-era Intramuros, world-class museums, and the country's oldest Chinatown sit beside a famous bay sunset.
Places to visit
Fort Santiago
Intramuros, Manila
A 16th-century citadel at the mouth of the Pasig River and the final prison of national hero Jose Rizal before his execution.
San Agustin Church
Intramuros, Manila
The oldest stone church in the country and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with a trompe-l'oeil ceiling and adjoining museum.
Rizal Park (Luneta)
A large seaside park anchored by the Rizal Monument, with gardens, fountains, and open lawns in the city center.
National Museum Complex
Free national museums of Fine Arts, Anthropology, and Natural History, home to Juan Luna's monumental Spoliarium.
Binondo
The world's oldest Chinatown, packed with centuries-old eateries, temples, and hole-in-the-wall dumpling and hopia shops.
Things to do
Manila Bay sunset
The city's signature sunset over the bay, best watched from the Baywalk along Roxas Boulevard.
Local tips
Getting around
Traffic is heavy — use the LRT and MRT for longer hops, ride-hailing door-to-door, and avoid the morning and evening rush.