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Malacanang Of The North

Paoay Lake | Suba, Luzon, Philippines
Ranked #4 of 16 attractions in Ilocos Norte
4.0 of 5 stars 7 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites
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Makati
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

It is well maintained. I had a wonderful time taking pictures. Upstairs, you have a great view of Paoay Lake. More

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Caloocan City
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

This place reminds us how the Marcoses lived in grandeur during their era but other than that, I must say this place is great. I love how the old things were preserved and the structure were really nice. More

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Manila
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012

A look at how our Politicians wisely spend the tax which we pay. Fantastic view of Lake Paoay. More

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Makati City, Philippines
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2012

its great the place is being maintained as the location and beautiful. a peek into how the marcoses lived. More

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Davao City, Philippines
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136 reviews 136 reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
105 helpful votes 105 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 November 2011
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Yes, this place should be preserved by the local or even the national government, because this is a historical place. Whether Filipinos like it or not, this place is a part of history. The place is clean so nice. More

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Manila, Philippines
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 August 2011

When we went to Laoag City in Ilocos Norte, we visited the Malacanang Palace of the North and the Batac Museum. Malacanang is the official residence of the Philippine President by the banks of the Pasig River in Manila. During Marcos' rule, this other "Palace" was built in his home province of Ilocos Norte which now serves as a Museum... More

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Blacktown, Australia
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204 reviews 204 reviews
Reviews in 104 cities Reviews in 104 cities
610 helpful votes 610 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2010
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Theres no doubting that Marcos was a powerful man, add to it that he had lots of cheese, its also great when your beauty-queen wife builds you a mansion on a lake near your childhood home, so its no surprise that if Imelda Marcos was ur wife & you stole so much money from ur own people that your wife... More

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