Wrote this to assist with time allocation for others when sightseeing as we thought Intramuros would have taken us a few hrs but we were surprised about the small size of its ruins wihin. The external part has been beautifully landscaped. Before U agree to fork out money for the buggy ride, be aware that the ride is only around... more

Though I have spent my entire college days inside this walls (the university where I studied is just inside Intramuros too) - rarely do I have the chance to spend a time lurking and walking around. So 2 weeks ago I took the chance to explore the so-called "Walled City" of Manila. Below are my few tips on how to... more

The old Spanish architecture left over in the Intramuros is really cool to see. While a lot of the buildings (both inside and outside) have been damaged by all the wars that have gone on in Manila, the remaining buildings are really nice. We decided to take a carriage pulled by a horse around the Intramuros (negotiated by my Filipino... more

That's what Intra Muros means in Latin. The perfect name for a walled city/fort; a fort with more tales than the 'cat-o-nine'. Built by the Spanish in the 16th Century, and once all that Manila was, it has since been occupied by the Japanese, and after WWII, the U.S. There is much more to learn about this historical place but... more

Intramuros, the walled city complex built by the spaniards upon their occupation of Manila, is a splendid way to spend the day in Manila. It is contructed almost entirely of stone blocks and posseses the same architectural traits one can see in other spanish fortifications like the Caribbean. It has been attractively landscaped with lush tropical flowers and plants, and... more

城壁に囲まれたスペイン統治時代の古い街並みです。サンオーガスチン教会など、歴史のある建物が残っています。風情がある、とも... more

スペイン統治時代の建物が残っていて、このエリアだけ異なる雰囲気がある。 カレッサのおじさんたちは少ししつこいが、いいと... more