Famous Landmarks to Visit in Manila

What do you imagine if you think of the name city of Manila? I am thinking that you will associate Manila with huge corporate buildings, luxury condos in Manila like the ones from Admiral Bay Suites or maybe you see the face of Mayor Lito Atienza hosting the TV show Maynila. Yes, the facts mentioned are all true but on this post, what I wanted to emphasize are the famous landmarks in Manila which all contributed to the Philippines' rich history.

Upon searching the net for famous landmarks in Manila, I came up with this list:

Manila City Hall Clock Tower

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Located in Ermita, Manila, the Manila City Hall's Clock Tower is the largest clock tower in the country. It was built by Antonio Toledo in the 1930s and can be considered as the emblem of Manila. It can be seen best at night because the whole tower lights up.

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Several aerial shots of the Manila City Hall circulated the internet where many netizens see the City Hall as coffin. From my self point of view, it really looks like a coffin but it is actually built shield-like symbolizing Roman Catholic's protection and power in the Philippines.

Malacanang Palace

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Derived from the words “May lakan diyan” which also mean “there is an aristocrat inside”, Malacanang Palace was built in 1750 by a rich Spaniard businessman Don Luis Rocha. In 1825, it was bought by the government and was a home to the country's famous and influential people ever since. Now, it serves as the official residence of the Philippine presidents.

To see more about Malacanang, you can visit this link: http://www.ironwulf.net/2009/07/30/manila-malacanan-palace-tour-with-ivan-man-dy/

Rizal Park

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 Located in Roxas Boulevard, Manila, this park was a historical site where the Philippine's national hero was executed. It is a famous landmark for tourists and even locals. On holidays and weekends, it serves as a leisure spot for Filipinos.  

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