Best places: Historical landmarks in Manila, Philippines

Baroque Catholic church built in the late 19th-century & site of the First Philippine Congress.

👍 This still remains a place to see when in Manila. The history and heritage of this place should be maintained and sustained. Intramuros is what makes Manileños proud. Entering the walls is like stepping into the vast history this place tells. If only the walls can talk!

Small marble marker, reference point for all Filipino distance measurements & popular for photo ops.

This landmark defensive fortress features a museum commemorating the national hero José Rizal.

👍 One of the most well known place for conducting large gatherings such as conventions and graduations in the metro. Hasn't aged at all since then, gives you nostalgic vibes.

👍 “Selfless offering of oneself to his country”. simbolic, iconic, and monumental.

Bronze sculpture with an obelisk memorializing José Rizal, a Filipino nationalist who was executed.

👍👍 I am eager to visit Taal Basilica or the Minor Basilica of St. Martin of Tours because an earthquake hit Batangas and it created a crack on the wall of this church. The facade looks old and I love that. While standing by the entrance, I was astounded by the unique silver tabernacle and the spectacul...

National shrine & former home of a Philippines president, now a museum with guided tours.

Replica house of Filipino nationalist & writer Jose Rizal, with exhibits of furniture & memorabilia.

👍👍 The photos posted are the old looks of the historical Jones Bridge. I was truly amazed the history of this place along the Binondo Arch after watching the movie ‘Last Night’ by Toni Gonzaga and Piolo Pascual. I fell in live in this place and value the history behind this bridge. Now, this place is a...

Presidential museum & library showcasing Philippine politics, culture & history, with tours.

👍👍 Did our folk dance here because the place is huge and is perfect for our shoot! 💓 It is clean and well maintained. People around love to take a breeze here.

Tranquil, 152-acre cemetery with 17,206 graves, the majority for U.S. soldiers killed during WWII.

👍 This place is nice to walk at night And day the place is quite and nice, clean, and fresh..

👍👍 The site of the Friendship Tower in Bagac, Bataan is located about 200 meters from where the Bataan Death March of April 1942 took place which caused the deaths of 10,000 war prisoners. After World War II. Japan started rebuilding its relations with the Philippines. A tower that symbolizes not only...

👍👍 Good for picture taking, clean and peaceful.

👍👍 One of the hidden gems of Rizal, Bosoboso Church is a beautiful Spanish colonial Era church that is worth visiting. Pilgrims should include it in their pilgrimage and visita iglesia this Holy Week. What I like about this church is the well maintained interior and exterior. The issue here however, i...

👍👍 Great place to have a picnic and unwind with family and friends. Has a great view perfect for photoshoots. Trash bins are accessible and there is a clean public toilet.