Malacanang Palace Attractions & Landmark

Official Residence of Philippine Presidents
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Jose P Laurel Street
Manila,
1000
Philippines
Phone No. +63 2 521 2307
 Visit Websitehttp://www.op.gov.ph/museum/pr..

Overview

Originally a grandee's summer home on the banks of the Pasig River, Malacanang Palace became the residence of the Spanish governor-general in 1863 when an earthquake devastated the Palacio del Gobernador (Governor's Palace) in Intramuros. From then on it has served as the official residence of the country's heads of government, passing on to the Presidents of the Philippines with the gaining of independence. The original 19th-century building was an edifice of singular architectural merit, but that has been all but lost in the many alterations that took place over some 150 years.

nice!by Yahoo | 2008-01-29 18:51:33 |

A must see place also around manila, u can see the collections of the former former first lady Imelda marcos and a nice building that offers history. Ideal to take your children and also for school field trip plan.

You have to see Imelda's Shoesby Yahoo | 2006-08-14 14:28:08 |

I had a chance to visit this palace of the president of the Philippines. I came here back in 1997-1998. I can remember how beautiful it was. The tour back then stretch around the iron fence. It was so long of a wait but it was so worth it. To see the huge diamond of Imelda Marcos and the shoes that she owned. OMG, it considered a mortal sin. The greed that spent on themselves. LOL. I'm not sure if they do anymore tours but if you get a chance and see that there is one, you must go and see it. WOW.