This museum and public park was built as a stone fortress at the turn of the 17th century and marked the beginning of the walled city's riverside barricades.

This museum and courtyard gardens is one of the oldest stone churches in the country, having survived 2 fires and 7 earthquakes.

This monument includes the graves of thousands of Americans who died fighting in the Philippines in World War II.

Greenbelt is a whole city block consisting of five (so far) smaller malls called Greenbelt 1-5.  Currently, and with quite a few exceptions, Greenbelt 1 is the oldest (e.g. oldest stores, theatres...

This Catholic Church is home to the sacred "Black Nazarene," a life size statue of Christ said to bring "complete cleansing of sins" to all who touch it.

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

Imelda Marcos ordered the construction of this extravagant guesthouse, built of coconut wood & shells, to accommodate Pope John Paul II for his 1981 visit, although it's opulence turned him off so much he refused to stay there.

The ruins of the Spanish colonial capital of the Philippines.

This grand exhibit house features the country's most historic works of culture and national heritage, including the paintings of heralded Philippine artist Felix Resurreccion Hidalgo.

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

A few of the numerous offerings of this 60-hectare park include playgrounds, restaurants, horse-drawn carriage rides, fountains and an open-air concert hall.

Former Philippine archbishops are buried in a crypt under the altar of this majestic cathedral, whose 1951 completion commemorated the the five versions that came before it.

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