Manila City Description

Manila City is the largest as well as the capital city of the Republic of Philippines serving as the economic, educational, industrial, and cultural center of the country this country. Covering an area of about 39 square kilometers and with a population of about two million people, Manila City is the world’s most densely populated megalopolis.

Once a stronghold of the Spanish Empire during the colonial times and a point of trade between Europe and Asia, Manila has now become one of the most prominent cosmopolitan cities in the world. Metro Manila is regarded as one of the world’s mega metropolises being made up 17 cities and municipalities.

Manila City Attractions

Manila city exhibits a wide spectacle of endless attractions from historic buildings, monuments, and interesting museums to entertainment facilities and parks and gardens. A favorite tourist point is Intramuros, which is a medieval fortified city designed in European style. This served as the central administrative point during the Spanish regime. Another is Fort Santiago; Manila Cathedral and San Agustin Church, which is the oldest of its kind in the city; and Casa Manila, a 19th century mansion noted for its beautiful furniture.

A museum, exhibiting some rare collections of oil paintings, can also be found within the San Agustin Church’s old monastery. Apart from these, attractions also include the Rizal Park, an excellent area for enjoying recreational activities. Named after the national hero, Jose Rizal, the park is credited to be the largest of its kind in Asia.

Another worth visiting attraction in the city is the magnificent Malacanang Palace, which now serves as the official residence of the Philippines president. Located along its palatial complex is noted for its splendid architecture, and consists of sections such as Malacanang Palace; the Bonifacio Hall, which was formerly the office of Ferdinand Marcos successor Corazon Aquino; Kalayaan Hall, built under the American administration; Mabini Hall, sometimes referred to as the administration hall; and a guest house. Also, a significant attraction in Manila is Bahay Tsinoy, which is an interesting museum that has on display collections related to Chinese-Filipino culture. Housed within the Kaisa Heritage Center, the museum’s collections include pictures depicting life of Chinese immigrants, and Chinese artifacts such as coins, pottery, and kitchen utensils.

Further, popular attractions in Manila cover Paco Park, which is probably the one of its kind in the whole of the world. Once a cemetery, the park consists of two circular structures with different levels of recesses. In short, the way the park is designed is truly stupendous.

Other not to miss attractions in Manila are Manila Zoological Garden, which is home to some rare collection of Philippine as well as African wildlife; Carfel Seashell Museum, which has on display some rare seashells; Kanlungan ng Sining, where you can find a unique variety of sculptures, paintings and photographs; Ayala Bridge, which connects San Miguel to Arroceros; Meban Garden, the city’s first botanical garden; and Liwasang Bonficacio, a park that has been built to commemorate a Philippine hero, Andres Bonifacio.

Manila City Location

City is situated at the mouth of the Pasig River on the eastern shores of Manila Bay on Luzon western side. The city is bordered by several cities and municipalities such as Navotas and Caloocan City in the north, Quezon City in the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong City in the east, Makati City in the southeast, and Pasay City in the south side.