Introduction

Being the capital of the island country of the Philippines, Manila is the interference between modernity and antiquity, between animation and calm. It is on the eastern shore of Manila Bay.
Manila is a city both ancient and bustling because it has some of Asia's leading shopping malls and also preserves historical traces of the Philippines that promise to bring interesting discoveries to visitors.
 
Sites to visit:
  • Ancient colonial district of Intramuros, founded in 1571 by the Spaniards, which, in a peaceful atmosphere has preserved surprising examples of 17th century architecture
  • Rizal Park, Manila Central Park
  • Manila Bay
  • Quiapo neighborhood
  • Chinatown