The panoramic scenes of the old Capital Manila can be seen in the present day Intramuros, Manila. Surrounded by thick walls and buttresses, the city is rich in historical landmarks and pre-spanish colonial establishments such as old churches and schools. The famous Fort Santiago, where the National Hero Jose Rizal was detained before his execution in the late 1900, has been turned to a museum where anyone can visit. The historic place was once the capital of Manila during the Spanish rule and was the main marketing place between the locals and barters of the South East Asian region in 1600. It was destroyed in Japanese-American war in 1945 and has been restored by former first lady Imelda Romualdez Marcos almost to its original state in the 1980.
Fort Santiago, Intramuros Manila
(Dr. Jose Rizal's detention cell before his execution in the 1890's)
San Agustin Church, Intramuros Manila
(the only church which withstood the Japanese-American war in 1945)
The Manila Cathedral
(One of the oldest churches in the Philippines thats house the remains of Famous Filipino priests)
Intramuros is one of the loved places of foreign tourists as it is just a stones throw away from famous hotels such as The Manila Hotel, Sofitel Hotel Plaza, Traders Hotel, Diamond Hotel, Grand Boulevard Hotel, The Pan Pacific Hotel and others which, by the way, have rooms with a spectacular view of Manila bay. Restaurants, recreational facilities and night clubs are not a problem as these hotels have plenty to offer. Tourists can enjoy other places around these hotels round the clock as they're just walking distance with security police patrolling the city 24/7.
The place also boast of many nearby tourist attractions such as the Luneta Park, Oceans Adventure (Roxas Blvd.), National Museum, Metropolitan Theater, SM Mall of Asia, Hobbies of Asia (Restaurants, fine dining, exotic foods, night clubs and more)
