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Only very few structures survived the war.
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When a Presidential Decree created the Intramuros Administration in , restoration started. Remaining structures were restored and fortified. And thanks to all this, Intramuros is now a well-maintained tourist destination right in the heart of Manila.
There are many guided tours in the area, that take you along the streets of the walled city, to Fort Santiago, the Manila Cathedral, the Museum and the Church of San Agustin, and other archaeological sites within the 0. Visiting Intramuros is a must for first timers to Manila. It gives you a quick glimpse into the rich history of the city and offers you great photo ops, with its restored walls, bastions, bulwarks, gates, moat, and other structures dating back to the Spanish era as ideal backgrounds.
It is best to visit Intramuros early in the morning or in late afternoon to avoid the scorching sun and the big number of tourists visiting the place. Be sure to check on-line and beforehand the opening schedule of the places you intend to visit. We explored Intramuros on the Bambike tour, which we highly recommend. It means you don't really notice the traffic and avoid the worst areas because you get from attraction to attraction fairly quickly. I was surprised how green Intramuros is - it's quite pretty and the history is very interesting.
One thing to know from the start is that most of this area is not actually historic. That said, they did a great job. The only building that seems to have survived the bombings is Saint Augustine church.
That church is historic, and has a great museum inside. Both are worth seeing. Two of the best restaurants in downtown Manila are in this area in the Bayleaf hotel. There is a great view from the roof terrace as well for photos.
Take a walk on the wall for some other nice photo ops and views. Walking around the area also gives you an idea of a Philippine barrio. There are many street people that live with in the wall. That said, I never felt unsafe. There are some very cool shops as well that sell some of the most beautiful homemade wooden objects I saw on my trip. Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more. All of your saved places can be found here in My Trips.
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Intramuros, "The Walled City," is the oldest district in Manila. This is what remains of the fortified city, which was the seat of power during Spanish Colonial times Reviewed February 5, Pernel W Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
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