Tom’s guidebook
Sights and Landmarks
After having been destroyed during World War II, this walled city has been restored and provides a great escape from Manila's chaos. You can enjoy the laid-back atmosphere and stroll residential streets that are lined with colonial architecture.
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Intramuros
After having been destroyed during World War II, this walled city has been restored and provides a great escape from Manila's chaos. You can enjoy the laid-back atmosphere and stroll residential streets that are lined with colonial architecture.
San Agustin Church, the only church among the seven churches of Intramuros to survive & intact following the Battle of Manila in World War II.
It is the oldest stone church in the country.
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San Agustin Church
General Luna StreetSan Agustin Church, the only church among the seven churches of Intramuros to survive & intact following the Battle of Manila in World War II.
It is the oldest stone church in the country.
Rizal or Luneta Park, is an urban park located at the heart of the metro and is at the northern end of the Roxas Boulevard and overlooking the Manila Bay, adjacent to it is also the famous Intramuros.
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Parke ni Rizal
Rizal or Luneta Park, is an urban park located at the heart of the metro and is at the northern end of the Roxas Boulevard and overlooking the Manila Bay, adjacent to it is also the famous Intramuros.
Located in the Intramuros district, originally the "church of Manila" owned and governed by the diocese of Mexico in 1571. Filipinos, honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary as Our Lady of the Immaculate Concepcion, the Principal Patroness of the Philippines. This cathedral serves both as the Prime Basilica of the Philippines and the highest seat of the archbishop in the country.
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Katedral ng Maynila
132 Cabildo StLocated in the Intramuros district, originally the "church of Manila" owned and governed by the diocese of Mexico in 1571. Filipinos, honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary as Our Lady of the Immaculate Concepcion, the Principal Patroness of the Philippines. This cathedral serves both as the Prime Basilica of the Philippines and the highest seat of the archbishop in the country.
One of the iconic and miraculous church in Manila that stood the test of time.
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Minor Basilica ng Itim na Nazareno
910 Plaza MirandaOne of the iconic and miraculous church in Manila that stood the test of time.
Located inside the walled city of Intramuros, the oldest Spanish fortress in the Philippines.
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Kuta ng Santiago
Located inside the walled city of Intramuros, the oldest Spanish fortress in the Philippines.
Sentrong Pangkultura ng Pilipinas
Roxas BoulevardCommonly known as the Jones Bridge, an arched girder bridge that spans the Pasig River in the City of Manila - a revived beauty!
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William A. Jones Memorial Bridge
Jones BridgeCommonly known as the Jones Bridge, an arched girder bridge that spans the Pasig River in the City of Manila - a revived beauty!
Palasyo ng Malakanyang
2/F Jose Laurel StSightseeing
Showing exquisite pieces from across the Philippines.
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National Museum Of Anthropology
Teodoro F. Valencia CircleShowing exquisite pieces from across the Philippines.
Manila Bay is considered one of the country's best spots to catch the sunset - one of the best in the world!
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Manila Bay
Roxas BoulevardManila Bay is considered one of the country's best spots to catch the sunset - one of the best in the world!
A must see destination with the whole family when in Manila. Enjoy the scenes of an awesome ocean wilderness on an urban setting.
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Manila Ocean Park
A must see destination with the whole family when in Manila. Enjoy the scenes of an awesome ocean wilderness on an urban setting.
Regina Bldg
410 Escolta StArchitecturally gorgeous buildings and houses.
One of the early skyscrapers found in Manila during the pre war era. The buildings exemplify the Beaux-Arts architecture which blends of French & Italian Baroque elements.
El Hogar Building
275 Escolta StOne of the early skyscrapers found in Manila during the pre war era. The buildings exemplify the Beaux-Arts architecture which blends of French & Italian Baroque elements.
Being in Escolta street, the oldest street in Manila, the financial hub for Chinese and European commerce in the early times.
First United Building
413 Escolta StreetBeing in Escolta street, the oldest street in Manila, the financial hub for Chinese and European commerce in the early times.
Food scene
Best filipino dishes you need to try:
- Lechon baboy or manok ( roasted pork/chicken)
- Chicken & pork adobo
- Lechon kawali
- Sinigang na baboy
- Laing
- Daing na bangus (marinated milkfish)
- Tinola (soothing soup)
- Pancit bihon (thin rice noodles)
- Filipino spring roll (fresh lumpia)
- Ensaladang talong (grilled eggplant)
- Kinilaw (civiche)
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Aristocrat
Pedro Gil StreetBest filipino dishes you need to try:
- Lechon baboy or manok ( roasted pork/chicken)
- Chicken & pork adobo
- Lechon kawali
- Sinigang na baboy
- Laing
- Daing na bangus (marinated milkfish)
- Tinola (soothing soup)
- Pancit bihon (thin rice noodles)
- Filipino spring roll (fresh lumpia)
- Ensaladang talong (grilled eggplant)
- Kinilaw (civiche)
Manila street market at its finest. Indulge and be enticed by the variety of fresh tropical fruits, vegetables, and tasty street food!
Palengke ng Quiapo
1001 Palma StManila street market at its finest. Indulge and be enticed by the variety of fresh tropical fruits, vegetables, and tasty street food!
Fancy dining on the famous Manila jeepney? Or in a cool wooden hut? All in here at Pedro ‘n Coi Restaurant! Food is great too! Located inside SM City Manila.
Pedro 'n Coi
Fancy dining on the famous Manila jeepney? Or in a cool wooden hut? All in here at Pedro ‘n Coi Restaurant! Food is great too! Located inside SM City Manila.
Vikings
Bldg B Seaside BlvdEat all you can!
Located in SM Mall of Asia.
Four in Love BBQ and Hot Pot Buffet
Try their best selling hot pot!
Located in SM City Manila
Pound By Todd English
Don’t miss out this mouth-watering American dishes while in Manila.
L'Eau Vive in Asia
1499 P M GuazonRooting for an escargot or a French pie while in Manila? Don’t miss out!
Cowboy Grill Mabini
cor Arquiza StThe Den
413 Escolta StOld Escolta on a modern twist!
Polland Hopia And Bakery
Freshly cooked chinese desserts..Yummy!
Mang Larry's Isawan
East Jacinto StreetWhen craving for seafoods you must try visiting Dampa Seaside around Metro Manila.
Its concept is buying seafoods in the near market and ask the restaurant to cook for you. It is cheaper than typical restaurants and the food is great, too! Enjoy!
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Dampa Seaside
Diosdado Macapagal BoulevardWhen craving for seafoods you must try visiting Dampa Seaside around Metro Manila.
Its concept is buying seafoods in the near market and ask the restaurant to cook for you. It is cheaper than typical restaurants and the food is great, too! Enjoy!
Islas Pinas
Diosdado Macapagal BoulevardLa Fiesta
Seaside BoulevardSky Deck View Bar, The Bayleaf Intramuros
Muralla StreetTsujiri
Seaside BoulevardShopping Mall
SM City Manila is the first SM Supermall in the city.
The mall features major SM brands like SM Department Store, SM Supermarket, SM Cinemas and SM Foodcourt.
Mall Hours: Monday to Sunday 10AM to 9PM
Just across the street!
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SM City Manila
Cor Natividad Lopez StSM City Manila is the first SM Supermall in the city.
The mall features major SM brands like SM Department Store, SM Supermarket, SM Cinemas and SM Foodcourt.
Mall Hours: Monday to Sunday 10AM to 9PM
Just across the street!
One of the largest mall in Asia where you can shop till you drop!
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SM Mall of Asia
Seaside BoulevardOne of the largest mall in Asia where you can shop till you drop!
Break the short trot, venture a bit farther and be amazed - Robinson Place!
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Robinsons Place Mall
cor Pedro Gil StBreak the short trot, venture a bit farther and be amazed - Robinson Place!
In Time Supermarket Ongpin
789 Ongpin StClubs
Calle 5
1328 A. Mabini StreetImmerse with local tunes and rock ballads in downtown Manila.
Oarhouse Pub of Manila
1004 Jorge Bocobo StreetQuench your thirst!
Buddha Bar Manila
Kalayaan AvenueCocktail anyone?
Polilya
5767 Don PedroFancy and cozy!
Fred’s Revolucion - Escolta lives up to its name as a “home for sincere drinkers.” Cheers!
Fred's Revolucion-Escolta
413 Escolta StFred’s Revolucion - Escolta lives up to its name as a “home for sincere drinkers.” Cheers!
Schools and Universities
Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomás
España BoulevardAdamson University College of Engineering
Romualdez StreetFar Eastern University
St Nicanor Reyes StPhilippine Normal University - The National Center for Teacher Education
104 Taft AveThe University of Manila
546 Delos Santos StMapúa University Manila
658 Muralla StUniversity of the East, Manila Campus
2219 Recto AveSan Sebastian College – Recoletos
Recto AvenueUniversity of the Philippines Diliman
Roxas AvenueDe La Salle University Manila
2401 Taft AvenueDe La Salle-College of Saint Benilde Manila
2544 Taft AveCentro Escolar University
Technological Institute of the Philippines
363 Pascual Casal St