The ruins of the Spanish colonial capital of the Philippines.

Greenbelt is a whole city block consisting of 4 (so far) smaller malls called Greenbelt 1-4.  Currently, and with quite a few exceptions, Greenbelt 1 is the oldest (e.g. oldest stores, theaters...

Taal Volcano is located about 60 km (about 37 miles) south of Metro Manila. Last major eruption was reported back in 1965 that affected villages in the surrounding area.

This Catholic Church is home to the sacred "Black Nazarene," a life size statue of Christ said to bring "complete cleansing of sins" to all who touch it.

Imelda Marcos ordered the construction of this extravagant guesthouse, built of coconut wood & shells, to accommodate Pope John Paul II for his 1981 visit, although it's opulence turned him off so much he refused to stay there.

This museum and courtyard gardens is one of the oldest stone churches in the country, having survived 2 fires and 7 earthquakes.

This grand exhibit house features the country's most historic works of culture and national heritage, including the paintings of heralded Philippine artist Felix Resurreccion Hidalgo.

This monument includes the graves of thousands of Americans who died fighting in the Philippines in World War II.

The patroness of the district of Malate is Our Lady of Remedies or Nuestra Senora delos Remedios and not Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal.

Former Philippine archbishops are buried in a crypt under the altar of this majestic cathedral, whose 1951 completion commemorated the the five versions that came before it.

This museum and public park was built as a stone fortress at the turn of the 17th century and marked the beginning of the walled city's riverside barricades.

This former cemetery is now a manicured park and venue for fairs and concerts featuring local artists and musicians.