IntramurosA 16th-century Fortified City
Bonifacio Drive and Padre Burgos Street
Manila city,
1002
Neighborhood: Intramuros
Nearest Train: Central (LRT)Phone: +63 2 525 6322
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Unique in Asia, this was a European-style medieval fortified city that functioned as the seat of government from 1571 to 1898. The massive walls stretch some 4.5 kilometers, enclosing a 64-hectare area once occupied by palaces, churches, monasteries, schools and wealthy residences ('Intramuros' means 'inside the walls'). Sadly, the whole city was razed to the ground by bombings conducted by American forces when they recaptured Manila from the Japanese in 1945. Today most of the walls, gates and bulwarks have been restored, affording visitors a glimpse into the past.NYC Best Hotel Deals: 50% Savings In New York! Experience New York At It's Finest!JustClickLocal.comAlaska – it’s HOT! Get a FREE Official Alaska Travel Guide today.TravelAlaska.comFour Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara: Stay two nights, and receive the 3rd night FREE! www.SantaBarbaraCa.com/Partners
In Fort Santiago - there is a musuem of Rizal - it is nicely done but then one is askd to sign a vis...
Reviewed by:Spoogis from on Sep 28 2008





Right in the heart of Manila's ocean front area. most of the old fort is open to expore unguide...
Reviewed by:Ryan from on Jul 05 2008




I don't know what to say as a young girl growing up in that place it gives me an emotional feeli...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jun 23 2008
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