This island was the scene of fierce fighting in World War II that pitted American and Filipino troops against the Japanese.
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This island was the scene of fierce fighting in World War II that pitted American and Filipino troops against the Japanese.
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...
The ruins of the Spanish colonial capital of the Philippines.
A few of the numerous offerings of this 60-hectare park include playgrounds, restaurants, horse-drawn carriage rides, fountains and an open-air concert hall.
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.
This replica of a mid-19th century house showcases the opulence of the former Filipino aristocracy.
Its History ---- The Marikina Shoe Museum, the only one in the country, used to be a bigasang bayan [rice mill] owned by affluent family of Doña Teresa dela Paz, the common descent of the Tuazon...
