THE BEST Sights and Attractions in Manila

🏛️ Sights and Attractions in Manila

• Intramuros — The historic walled Spanish colonial district with cobblestone streets, churches and old fortifications.
• Rizal Park — A large urban park honouring national hero José Rizal, with gardens, monuments and museums.
• San Agustin Church — A UNESCO-listed Baroque church and monastery with ornate interiors and a museum.
• Fort Santiago — A Spanish fortress at the mouth of the Pasig River, once a prison for José Rizal.
• Manila Cathedral — A Roman Catholic cathedral in Intramuros, rebuilt after wartime destruction.
• National Museum of Fine Arts — A museum with Filipino paintings, including Juan Luna’s Spoliarium.
• National Museum of Anthropology — A museum of Filipino ethnography, archaeology and indigenous cultures.
• Binondo Chinatown — The world’s oldest Chinatown, with markets, temples, bakeries and street food.
• Malacanang Palace — The official residence of the President of the with a museum of presidential history.
• San Sebastian Church — The only all-steel church in Asia, prefabricated in Belgium in the 19th century.
• Casa Manila — A notable landmark in Manila, worth visiting for its historical significance, architectural character, and cultural interest.
• Quiapo Church — A busy church in a working-class district, famous for the miraculous Black Nazarene statue.
• Arroceros Forest Park — A small green oasis with old trees and a riverside location.
• Paco Park — A circular cemetery and park with a chapel, gardens and concerts.
• Manila Ocean Park — A large oceanarium with marine exhibits, shows and a hotel complex.
• SM Mall of Asia — One of the largest malls in Asia, with shops, restaurants and a bayfront promenade.
• Cultural Center of the Philippines — A complex of theatres and exhibition halls for Filipino arts and culture.
• Greenbelt Chapel — A modern open-air Catholic chapel in the heart of Makati’s Greenbelt mall.
• Ayala Museum — A museum in Makati with Philippine history, art and gold artefacts.
• Bonifacio High Street — An upscale outdoor shopping and lifestyle district in Bonifacio Global City.