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Fort Santiago
Santiago Castle is located in the northwest of the ancient city of Intramuros. Construction began in 1571 and was completed by Filipino laborers 150 years later. Santiago Castle is one of the oldest fortifications in the Royal City. Since the Spanish ruled the Philippines, the castle has been a fortress against foreign enemies. Santiago Citadel in memory of Filipinos who were imprisoned and killed during the Spanish and Japanese occupation.City of Manila · 976m from downtown
Rizal Park
Rizal Park is located on the Roxas Corniche in the city center, facing Manila Bay. In the middle of the park stands a bronze statue of Jose Rizal, the hero who led the Philippine independence movement. In the artificial pool to the east of the park, there is a model of the Philippine archipelago that was made earlier by the Philippines, and tourists can see the specific locations of the 7,107 islands in the Philippines. On the north side, there is an international garden dedicated to planting Chinese, Japanese and Italian flowers. Rizal Park has a quiet environment, sea breeze, and a large green area. It is a good place for people to rest. Free concerts are held in the open-air auditorium every night.City of Manila · 2.1 km from downtown
Manila Bay
Manila Bay is a natural bay on the west side of Manila, and Manila Bay is directly opposite Roxas Boulevard. Manila Bay is a great place to watch the sunset, with its especially stunning scenery in the evening. It is absolutely a delight to stroll along the shores of Manila Bay. You can also take a ride on the Super Ferris Wheel at the nearby playground and overlook the beautiful scenery of Manila Bay.City of Manila · 25.2 km from downtown
Quezon Memorial Circle
Quezon Memorial Circle is located in the heart of Quezon City. It was originally planned as the site for various government administrative buildings, but only a portion was built. At the center of the circle stands a memorial tower, beneath which is the museum dedicated to President Quezon of the Philippine Commonwealth era, as well as fountains and more.Quezon City · 9.7 km from City of Manila
Ayala Triangle Gardens
Ayala Triangle Gardensis an urban park located in downtown Makati. It is a large park where local residents go for strolls and walk their dogs. The surrounding area features a wide variety of shops that can meet all kinds of daily needs.Makati · 7.1 km from City of Manila
Chinatown
The oldest recognized Chinatown, Binondo's Chinese enclave was documented as early as 1594, though it was already a focal point of Chinese trading when Spanish explorers first arrived in 1521. Start at Binondo Church and follow the savory scents of oranges and sweetmeats, lychees and mooncakes. The area bordered by Ongpin, Quentin Paredes and Gandara Streets offers the heart of Chinatown, where you can browse to your heart's content and pick up noodles, yellow Chinese gold, and mysterious remedies for illnesses you may not have known you had.City of Manila · 232m from downtown
Star City
Star City in Manila is an indoor-outdoor amusement park suitable for all ages to relax and have fun. The park features thrilling rides like roller coasters, free falls, and bumper cars, as well as kid-friendly attractions such as carousels and mini trains. Since most areas are indoors, rainy weather won't spoil the fun. Beyond rides, additional ticketed experiences include a haunted house, mirror maze, and ice sculpture exhibition. Food stalls and concession stands are available for quick energy boosts. Overall, Star City is an urban amusement park perfect for families, friends, or couples looking for a fun half-day outing.Pasay · 5.1 km from City of Manila
Philippine International Convention Center
The Philippine International Convention Center is located at CCPComplex, Roxas Avenue, Metro Pasay City, Manila, in the scenic Manila Bay of the Philippine capital. It is a private convention and exhibition center with first-class facilities and security. The center has a series of facilities that can accommodate almost all the specifications gathered here, the building of the conference center is an architectural milestone in itself, and the paintings and sculptures of various Filipino artists have become the main venue for various exhibitions.Pasay · 5.2 km from City of Manila
Archdiocesan Shrine of Nuestra Señora de la Consolación y Correa - San Agustín Church
Founded in 1571, St. Augustine Church is the oldest stone church in the Philippines, and is listed in the World Cultural Heritage List as a representative of the Baroque church. Located in the city center, the church is a symbol of Philippine history. At the beginning, the church was built with bamboo, coconut leaves and mud, but it was destroyed by fire and rebuilt in 1599. The Church of St. Augustine survived five disasters and two world wars, which is considered by many to be a miracle. The reliefs in the church are meticulous and realistic, and there are precious religious paintings in the collection; the stained glass refracts sunlight, which brings out the elegance of the church. The top floor of the choir at the top of the church overlooks the church. Inside is the St. Augustine Museum, a private museum managed by Friar Tober, displaying 26 icons, antiques, and more. Several Filipino dignitaries are buried in the basement. At the same time, the St. Augustine Museum exhibits colonial religious art, priests' clothes, and wood carvings reflecting the 1614 choir.City of Manila · 1.3 km from downtown
Manila Zoological & Botanical Garden
The Manila Zoological and Botanical Gardens have zoos, botanical gardens, aquariums, and parks. The zoo area is small, and there are some beautiful tropical fish in Acuario de Manila that you can go and watch. Recently, the Manila Zoo has been controversial due to financial constraints that have made it difficult to operate.City of Manila · 4.2 km from downtown
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Fort Santiago
City of Manila · 976m from downtownImmediate access, Book now for todayRizal Park
City of Manila · 2.1 km from downtownManila Bay
City of Manila · 25.2 km from downtownQuezon Memorial Circle
Quezon City · 9.7 km from City of ManilaAyala Triangle Gardens
Makati · 7.1 km from City of ManilaChinatown
City of Manila · 232m from downtownStar City
Pasay · 5.1 km from City of ManilaImmediate access, Book now for todayPhilippine International Convention Center
Pasay · 5.2 km from City of ManilaArchdiocesan Shrine of Nuestra Señora de la Consolación y Correa - San Agustín Church
City of Manila · 1.3 km from downtownManila Zoological & Botanical Garden
City of Manila · 4.2 km from downtown
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What travelers say about City of Manila
GTasOzOctober 1, 2026
5.0
What an interesting and historic facility. Exchanging the voucher for the entrance ticket was an easy process
Fort Santiago
Jj4ype3August 30, 2026
4.0
Rizal Park (also widely known as Luneta Park or simply Luneta) is Manila’s most iconic public park and one of the Philippines’ most important historical sites.
Rizal Park
Ulzii MongoliaApril 5, 2025
5.0
Oh my god. That sunset. The most amazing view of my life was in Manila Bay. It was a great evening to spend the night with my Philippine friends there.
Manila Bay
EMdiELJanuary 10, 2023
5.0
My family and I love QMC! It’s a nice place for a morning jog. Great for picnics with family and friends too!
Quezon Memorial Circle
BBDJune 11, 2023
4.0
Ayala Triangle gardens feel fresh after the rain today. the garden is so lush..It hosts feral cats, is home to birds frolicking on the wet grass, and a space for excessive, running, reading and just doing nothing.
Ayala Triangle Gardens
Mowi MuniandiMarch 30, 2025
5.0
absolute a must do in Manilla ❤️you will love the authentic experience, the food and the people.let grab drop you off at the lucky mall, which a really nice mall and beneath the mall there is a food market.
Chinatown
Emmylou EclipseJuly 20, 2026
5.0
rides are exciting. though i easily get dizzy. kids enjoy so much.
Star City
lost in travelMay 10, 2023
5.0
very beautiful building to see. it's worth the time and effort to see this place.
Philippine International Convention Center
中西南北东August 16, 2023
4.0
The Cathedral of St. Augustine in Manila, Philippines, consists of two parts: the chapel and the monastery. The Baroque-style chapel is the architectural essence of the entire St. Augustine, while the monastery is a museum, which houses a large number of precious items such as vestments, golden chalices, silver crosses, ivory statues, silk cloaks embroidered with gold thread, and oil paintings. The focus of this article is the organ in the church, which is rare to see.
As a world historical and cultural heritage, the Cathedral of St. Augustine has also experienced the destruction of war, and many precious collections have been lost in various wars. After the end of World War II, St. Augustine was rebuilt. The church and the first monastery have restored their appearance. In 1965, in order to commemorate the 400 years of the spread of Catholicism in the Philippines, St. Augustine exhibited photos of hundreds of churches built between the 16th and 19th centuries across the country, which gave rise to the idea of creating a museum. Since then, St. Augustine has continuously collected various precious cultural relics lost in various wars and displayed them in the monastery for the public to see. Today, St. Augustine is not only a church and a monastery, but also a museum that houses many Philippine and Spanish art treasures. It is an important place to display the historical and cultural treasures of the Philippines and is well worth visiting. I think a whole day is not enough.
Archdiocesan Shrine of Nuestra Señora de la Consolación y Correa - San Agustín Church
JheritskamayaMarch 16, 2025
5.0
super Nice . a little bit expensive but your entrance fee is super worth it because you can see many kinds of animals inside.
Manila Zoological & Botanical Garden
