by Regin Reyno
 |
| Manila Cathedral in Intramuros |
A must-visit historical site if you are in Manila is Intramuros. Intramuros is a walled city in Manila during the Spanish regime. The Spaniards built walls around the capital city, Manila, during that time-to protect against invaders. It was built in 1590 until 1872.
 |
| Fort Santiago |
During our stint in Manila, we stayed in a backpackers guest house in Malate called Friendly's Guesthouse. It is located near Intramuros. I recommend that place if you want to go to Intramuros.
From our guesthouse we took a taxi going to Fort Santiago, a citadel located inside intramuros. The fare was Php 70. After paying Php 75 for our entrance fee, we started to explore Fort Santiago and enjoyed a historical tour.
From Fort Santiago we proceeded to Casa Manila and the beautiful churches Manila Cathedral and San Agustin Church. All were done by foot.
It was indeed a wonderful experience having to see those durable walls built by the Spaniards and to actually feel and experience the places where many historical events happened. So if you're in Manila, don't skip it and don't forget to visit Intramuros for a meaningful historical experience.
What are the historical places in your city?
This is my entry to the Pinoy Travel Bloggers' Blog Carnival for October 2012 with the theme
"Walking Tour" hosted by Glenn Martinez of Traveler on Foot.
For previous Pinoy Travel Bloggers' Blog Carnival topics, click the logo below.
Hindi pa ako nakasakay ng kalesa. I have to try it around Intramuros really soon. :D
ReplyDeleteOi Cris try mo make sure lang di ka pa mataba ha!
DeleteHi Cris. You have to try it. Wag ka lang paloko sa presyo. It'll be a nice experience.
DeleteI will definitely explore Manila and Intramuros soon! Sayang naay bagyo last time.
ReplyDeleteOo do. Tirahin mo to next time. Sana next time alang bagyo. haha
DeleteIt is worth to spend time in one of the historical place of the Philippines. shitifujon.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteIndeed. What a wonderful experience.
DeleteI read on a blog that some kalesa drivers would charge 700php for a kalesa ride. :(
ReplyDeleteThat's so sad. I hope sec. Jimenez and the DOT will act on it soon.
DeleteI wish to go manila. Manila among the best tourist destination in world.
ReplyDeletegreece destinations
That's right. Go!
DeleteHello sir, I got you by Google search.
ReplyDeleteIt’s always good to learn tips like your posting about on reginstravels.com.It is very helpful in using social media sites. I just started posting comments for blog and facing problem of lots of rejections. I think your suggestion would be helpful for me. I will let you know if its work for me too. Thanks and keep posting such an informative blogs. You may know me by it The offshore is a must do for many Cairns guests, and though you can be a aspect of the viewers of many others and take a guest vessel out for a day of snorkeling jump snorkeling jump snorkeling jump snorkeling jump snorkeling jump snorkeling jump snorkeling jump snorkeling jump snorkeling jump snorkeling diving, you can also get involved in some actual SCUBA snorkeling jump snorkeling jump snorkeling jump snorkeling jump snorkeling jump snorkeling diving. Choices broad variety from personal day for Great Barrier Reef Tour to several day live-aboard trips such as start water and evening goes.
Thank You Very Much For a Nice & Cool Article.
It looks pretty decent and at the same time it has all the way out which is there and keeps everything in a good manner with traveling and it works fort lauderdale shuttle bus is the thing which helps big time.
ReplyDelete