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

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...

The rehabilitated Manila Baywalk is the west-facing frontage to Manila Bay, with the United States Embassy and Luneta and Rizal Parks on the northern end and the Cultural Centre of the Philippines...

Originally built as a private, 18th-century country house and purchased by the government in 1825, this opulent palace is the current seat of the Philippine government and features a palace museum open to the public.

The "Chinatown" of Manila, the Binondo area offers everything from Buddhist temples to pawn shops and Chinese restaurants.

The altar's replica of St. Peter's dome impresses visitors to this historic church.

In addition to the numerous touring exhibits throughout the year, two of the anchors in this museum are the priceless Gold Gallery and the ancient Pottery Gallery, with pieces dating back to 220 BC.

This replica of a mid-19th century house showcases the opulence of the former Filipino aristocracy.

When the Franciscans' mother church in Intramuros was destroyed in the closing days of World War II, they built their new Santuario (sanctuary) de San Antonio and installed a statue of Saint Anthony that had survived the bombing of their old beloved church. Many of Manila's wealthy families reside in nearby Forbes Park and Dasmarinas Village, so this church is where most of their christenings, weddings and funerals take place.