Also known as the Rome of the east the city boasts to have many tourist places; it considers all the preferences of the travellers which include families and friends and wanderlusts – backpackers. The plethora of tourist attractions, it has complete the vacation and it has got something for everyone, choose Cathay Pacific to dive into the beautiful city.
Some of the beautiful places to visit in Manila are
Rizal Park; one of the most visited and biggest public parks in the city is the Rizal Park. The park is renowned for its Filipino history and significance and therefore it is very close to the Filipinos. It is very popular as it is the place where the hero Jose Rizal was executed, spanning across 140 acres of land this beautiful Park includes lush Gardens, historical statues of people who have done great things in history, has a central Lagoon which is very appealing as it has musical fountains and Orchidarium. Most of the local Manila people love to take a walk in the famous tourist spot. The park has lovely avenues and lawns where you can relax and enjoy the beauty of the Gardens and nature. Many of the free walking tours start from the park
Fort Santiago; Most of the times the first place to visit in Manila is the Fort Santiago, it is one of the Ancient historical monuments which gives a glimpse of the history to the tourists. It is located in the ancient walled city of Intramuros and it was completed in the year 1593. When you visit this fort you would find the amazing architectural design which includes structures of the famous Rizal Shrine. The Fort stores memories from the past through the Spanish conquest to the World War 2. As it is an ancient architecture it makes a great panoramic site allowing the visitors to have great photographs around the Fort.
Ocean Park; best places for families and kids are ocean parks and these amusement parks have many kinds of exciting themes and concepts which include marine life, wildlife, water sports, and more. Similarly, the Manila Ocean Park also stands as one of the best places to visit in Manila as it has amazing attractions for tourists. However, there are so many attractions that a day at the park will not be enough to deeply enjoy the place. The main attraction of the park is the oceanarium as it has a jaw-dropping number of animals which is 14000 includes 270 Marine species. It is an absolutely thrilling adventure spot for children to watch the marine life; these colorful marine species excite the kids. Due to the abundant water animals present in the park, it is counted as one of the largest aquariums in the world, not only would you be able to see the number of animals but you can also watch live shows of seal lion, Penguins show and other bird’s also don’t forget to watch other exhibits which include creepy crawlies, birds of the Prey Kingdom and the Sharks and the encounter.
San Agustin Church; if you like old architecture this Church is worth visiting, it is one of the famous tourist spots in Manila as it is the oldest church in The Philippines, the church has been remodeled many times until 2013 however it was built in 1586. It is one of the national landmarks also a UNESCO World Heritage site mentions the uniqueness and striking feature of the architecture which is baroque architecture. It is the oldest Church but it is still in use and if you are lucky then you can enjoy the cultural mass and weddings in the church. There is an entry fee for the church and it is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. all through the week.
National Museum complex, Most of the places in Manila are historical however this place is especially dedicated for history lovers and for kids because it has amazing displays of history and heritage which the Filipinos are extremely proud of. Therefore the tourists can have a glimpse of all the famous exhibits and displays and they talk about the history, tradition, and culture of the Philippines. As the government is interested to make everybody aware of the facts and heritage of the place there is no entry fees for this particular museum, it has a beautiful art gallery, a museum for Filipino people, and a planetarium.
