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Manila American Cemetery and Memorial
Manila American Cemetery and Memorial
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Ranked #1 of 71 Attractions in Manila
4.5 of 5 stars 68 reviews
This monument includes the graves of thousands of Americans who died fighting in the Philippines in World War II.
Attraction type  Cemeteries
Corregidor Island
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Corregidor Island
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Ranked #2 of 71 Attractions in Manila
4.5 of 5 stars 113 reviews

Where is Corregidor Island? Geographically, C... is not a part of Manila, but is still part of the province of Cavite. It is a tadpole-shaped rock island, the largest (with an... more »

Attraction type  Historic Sites; Islands
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
Taal Volcano
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Taal Volcano
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Ranked #3 of 71 Attractions in Manila
4 of 5 stars 137 reviews
Owner description: Taal Volcano is located about 60 km (about 37 miles) south of Metro Manila. Last major eruption was reported back in 1965... more » Owner description: Taal Volcano is located about 60 km (about 37 miles) south of Metro Manila. Last major eruption was reported back in 1965 that affected villages in the surrounding area. « less
Attraction type  Volcanos
Distance  2.6 miles from city centre
Intramuros
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Intramuros
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Ranked #4 of 71 Attractions in Manila
4 of 5 stars 238 reviews
Owner description: Intramuros, "The Walled City," is the oldest district in Manila. This is what remains of the fortified city, which was the... more » Owner description: 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 (1521-1898). « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Ancient Ruins; Historic Walking Areas
Distance  0.8 miles from city centre
University of Santo Tomas
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University of Santo Tomas
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Ranked #5 of 71 Attractions in Manila
4.5 of 5 stars 40 reviews
Owner description: This is the oldest university in Asia, founded in 1611, and is one of the world’s largest Roman Catholic universities based... more » Owner description: This is the oldest university in Asia, founded in 1611, and is one of the world’s largest Roman Catholic universities based on enrollment. « less
Attraction type  Educational Sites
Distance  2.1 miles from city centre
Fort Santiago
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Fort Santiago
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Ranked #6 of 71 Attractions in Manila
4 of 5 stars 91 reviews
Owner description: This museum and public park was built as a stone fortress at the turn of the 17th century and marked the beginning of the... more » Owner description: This museum and public park was built as a stone fortress at the turn of the 17th century and marked the beginning of the walled city's riverside barricades. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Parks
Distance  1.3 miles from city centre
San Agustin Church
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San Agustin Church
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Ranked #7 of 71 Attractions in Manila
4 of 5 stars 52 reviews
Owner description: This museum and courtyard gardens is one of the oldest stone churches in the country, having survived 2 fires and 7... more » Owner description: This museum and courtyard gardens is one of the oldest stone churches in the country, having survived 2 fires and 7 earthquakes. « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings; History Museums; Art Museums
Distance  0.9 miles from city centre
Rizal Shrine
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Rizal Shrine
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Ranked #8 of 71 Attractions in Manila
4 of 5 stars 27 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  4.8 miles from city centre
Manila Cathedral
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Manila Cathedral
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Ranked #9 of 71 Attractions in Manila
4 of 5 stars 64 reviews
Owner description: Former Philippine archbishops are buried in a crypt under the altar of this majestic cathedral, whose 1951 completion... more » Owner description: Former Philippine archbishops are buried in a crypt under the altar of this majestic cathedral, whose 1951 completion commemorated the the five versions that came before it. « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Holiday Spa
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Ranked #10 of 71 Attractions in Manila
5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Spas
Binondo Church
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Binondo Church
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Ranked #11 of 71 Attractions in Manila
4 of 5 stars 23 reviews
The altar's replica of St. Peter's dome impresses visitors to this historic church.
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  1.5 miles from city centre
Casa Manila
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Casa Manila
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Ranked #12 of 71 Attractions in Manila
4 of 5 stars 16 reviews
This replica of a mid-19th century house showcases the opulence of the former Filipino aristocracy.
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Religious Sites
Distance  1.3 miles from city centre
Cultural Center of the Philippines
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Cultural Center of the Philippines
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Ranked #13 of 71 Attractions in Manila
4 of 5 stars 22 reviews
Attraction type  Ballets; Civic Centres
Malacanang Palace & Museum
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Malacanang Palace & Museum
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Ranked #14 of 71 Attractions in Manila
4 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Owner description: Originally built as a private, 18th-century country house and purchased by the government in 1825, this opulent palace is the... more » Owner description: Originally built as a private, 18th-century country house and purchased by the government in 1825, this opulent palace is the current seat of the Philippine government and features a palace museum open to the public. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Museums
Distance  2.3 miles from city centre
Vibes Massage
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Vibes Massage
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Ranked #15 of 71 Attractions in Manila
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Spas
San Agustin Museum
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San Agustin Museum
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Ranked #16 of 71 Attractions in Manila
4 of 5 stars 17 reviews
Attraction type  History Museums; Architectural Buildings
Rizal Park
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Rizal Park
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Ranked #17 of 71 Attractions in Manila
3.5 of 5 stars 114 reviews
Owner description: A few of the numerous offerings of this 60-hectare park include playgrounds, restaurants, horse-drawn carriage rides,... more » Owner description: A few of the numerous offerings of this 60-hectare park include playgrounds, restaurants, horse-drawn carriage rides, fountains and an open-air concert hall. « less
Attraction type  Parks; National Parks
Distance  1.2 miles from city centre
San Sebastian Church
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San Sebastian Church
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Ranked #18 of 71 Attractions in Manila
4 of 5 stars 14 reviews
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Religious Sites
Distance  0.4 miles from city centre
Museo Pambata
As featured in Manila for young kids
Museo Pambata
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Ranked #19 of 71 Attractions in Manila
4 of 5 stars 21 reviews
This children's museum has lots of interactive exhibits.
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  1.4 miles from city centre
Paco Park
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Paco Park
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Ranked #20 of 71 Attractions in Manila
4 of 5 stars 20 reviews
This former cemetery is now a manicured park and venue for fairs and concerts featuring local artists and musicians.
Attraction type  Parks; Religious Sites
Distance  1.4 miles from city centre
Santuario de San Antonio
As featured in Manila for young kids
Ranked #21 of 71 Attractions in Manila
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Owner description: When the Franciscans' mother church in Intramuros was destroyed in the closing days of World War II, they built their new... more » Owner description: When the Franciscans' mother church in Intramuros was destroyed in the closing days of World War II, they built their new Santuario (sanctuary) de San Antonio and installed a statue of Saint Anthony that had survived the bombing of their old beloved church. Many of Manila's wealthy families reside in nearby Forbes Park and Dasmarinas Village, so this church is where most of their christenings, weddings and funerals take place. « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Villa Escudero
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Villa Escudero
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Ranked #22 of 71 Attractions in Manila
3.5 of 5 stars 46 reviews
Owner description: This resort is actually a self-contained working coconut plantation and features a museum, bamboo rafts, a rural village tour... more » Owner description: This resort is actually a self-contained working coconut plantation and features a museum, bamboo rafts, a rural village tour and a restaurant underneath a waterfall. « less
Attraction type  Museums; Performances; Castles
Distance  2.6 miles from city centre
National Museum
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National Museum
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Ranked #23 of 71 Attractions in Manila
4 of 5 stars 20 reviews
Owner description: This grand exhibit house features the country's most historic works of culture and national heritage, including the paintings... more » Owner description: This grand exhibit house features the country's most historic works of culture and national heritage, including the paintings of heralded Philippine artist Felix Resurreccion Hidalgo. « less
Attraction type  Museums; Art Museums; History Museums
Distance  0.5 miles from city centre
Manila Ocean Park
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Manila Ocean Park
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Ranked #24 of 71 Attractions in Manila
3.5 of 5 stars 185 reviews
Owner description: From a spectacular marine themed park, Manila Ocean Park has finally evolved into Metro's Holiday Destination where... more » Owner description: From a spectacular marine themed park, Manila Ocean Park has finally evolved into Metro's Holiday Destination where everything is all about Life and Living.An array of exciting attractions, enticing view of the bay, enriching marine life exhibits, entertaining dining and lifestyle shapes to mold into an integrated resort destination. Manila Ocean Park is proud to have a marine-themed park in the country that houses Life of the best of both under and over the sea! « less
Attraction type  Aquariums
Quiapo Church
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Quiapo Church
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Ranked #25 of 71 Attractions in Manila
3.5 of 5 stars 40 reviews
Owner description: This Catholic Church is home to the sacred "Black Nazarene," a life size statue of Christ said to bring "complete cleansing... more » Owner description: This Catholic Church is home to the sacred "Black Nazarene," a life size statue of Christ said to bring "complete cleansing of sins" to all who touch it. « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Malate Church
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Malate Church
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Ranked #26 of 71 Attractions in Manila
4 of 5 stars 21 reviews
Owner description: Also known as "Our Lady of Miraculous Medal," the Virgin Mary image in the Malate Church is where the Filipino have prayed in... more » Owner description: Also known as "Our Lady of Miraculous Medal," the Virgin Mary image in the Malate Church is where the Filipino have prayed in times of trouble for over four centuries. « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Lookouts
Distance  2.2 miles from city centre
Club Intramuros Golf Course
As featured in Manila off the beaten path
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Ranked #27 of 71 Attractions in Manila
4 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Attraction type  Golf Courses
Distance  0.8 miles from city centre
Bahay Tsinoy
As featured in Manila off the beaten path
Ranked #28 of 71 Attractions in Manila
4.5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
Binondo
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Binondo
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Ranked #29 of 71 Attractions in Manila
3.5 of 5 stars 19 reviews
The "Chinatown" of Manila, the Binondo area offers everything from Buddhist temples to pawn shops and Chinese restaurants.
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Army Golf Course
As featured in Manila off the beaten path
Ranked #30 of 71 Attractions in Manila
4.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Golf Courses
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