The 10 Best Historic Sites in Metro Manila, Luzon

October 21, 2021 Franklyn Hardiman

Discover the best top things to do in Metro Manila, Philippines including Saint Andrew's Cathedral, Bonifacio High Street, Binondo, Casa Manila, Fort Santiago, Plaza de Santa Isabel, Fort San Antonio Abad, Manila South Cemetery, Sto. Nino de Tondo Church, Coconut Palace.
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1. Saint Andrew's Cathedral

448 Quirino Avenue Parañaque, 1700 Metro Manila, Manila, Luzon 1007 Philippines 6328261760
Excellent
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4.5 based on 4 reviews

Saint Andrew's Cathedral

2. Bonifacio High Street

11th Street Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, Luzon 1630 Philippines http://www.ayalamalls.com.ph/malls/info/5/Bonifacio-High-Street
Excellent
55%
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4.5 based on 142 reviews

Bonifacio High Street

Reviewed By ParaGram - Metro Manila, Philippines

I always come to High Street since it's just beside my workplace. Different from typical malls you'd see here in the Philippines, I like that it's an outdoor mall where you can shop and play on greens at the same time.

3. Binondo

Claro M. Recto Avenue and Avenida Rizal, Bounded by the river, Manila, Luzon Philippines
Excellent
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43%
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5%
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4.0 based on 175 reviews

Binondo

The "Chinatown" of Manila, the Binondo area offers everything from Buddhist temples to pawn shops and Chinese restaurants.

Reviewed By ronnav2016 - Taguig City, Philippines

Went here for the Chinese Newyear Tour The place is always colorful, lots of chinese tradition going on, watched parade, did a food trip experience, stayed in a hotel nearby, had a walk at night, watched people, stroll around. Basically i enjoyed the food trip more than the tour hahaha.. But binondo is really beautiful place to explore and satisfy ur hunger. I suggest to go there in a regular day to avoid crowd and enjoy eating in the "must try" restos

4. Casa Manila

General Luna St. Intramuros, Manila, Luzon Philippines +63 2 527 4084 http://www.intramuros.gov.ph
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4.0 based on 426 reviews

Casa Manila

This replica of a mid-19th century house showcases the opulence of the former Filipino aristocracy.

Reviewed By Dale10 - Mount Abu, India

Right next to the San Agustin Church is Casa Manila, there are a few restaurants and souvenir shops as well. It has a really pretty ancient fountain in the center.

5. Fort Santiago

Intramuros, Manila, Luzon 1002 Philippines (63-2) 8527 3155 http://www.intramuros.gov.ph
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4.0 based on 2,077 reviews

Fort Santiago

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.

Reviewed By 317luzc - Houston, United States

Markers document the historical landmarks; it is well lit and safe, with free entertainment at different spots. Fort Santiago, the main fortress of Intramuros established by Miguel Lopez de Legazpi on the site of the former wooden fort of Rajah Soliman in 1572, was burned during the siege of the Chinese Pirate Lin Fen (Limahong) in 1574. It was reconstructed with local tuff (adobe) from 1590 - 1593. It was the citadel of the armies of four foreign powers: Spain ???????? from 1571 to 1898; Great Britain ???????? from 1762 through 1764 during the Seven Year War; United States ???????? from 1898 to 1946; and the Empire of Japan ???????? from 1942 through 1945 during the Second World War. It was declared a National Shrine and a National Monument in 1951 and as a National Cultural Treasure in 2014. The marker, Last Walk to Martyrdom Trail, a centennial freedom trail characterized by the shoe prints of Philippine National Hero, Dr. Jose P. Rizal, memorializes the path he took to Bagumbayan from his cell in Fort Santiago in the early hours of December 30, 1896. It symbolizes the birth of the Filipino nation. The marker was unveiled on December 27, 1996 during the incumbency of His Excellency President Fidel V. Ramos. Another point of interest for me was the Postigo de la Nuestra Señora de Soledad, a postern used as access from Fort Santiago to the Pasig River, from whence Lieutenant General Simon de Anda, leader of the Spanish Resistance against the British Occupation of Manila from 1762 through 1768 during the Seven Year War after a siege of Intramuros by the British Army. A white stone cross marks the final resting place of approximately 600 Filipinos and Americans who were victims of atrocities including starvation and possibly suffocation by the Japanese Imperial Forces, during the last days of February 1945, who were found inside a nearby dungeon which had inner doors of massive iron bars and outer doors of iron plates on wood.

6. Plaza de Santa Isabel

Corner Anda and General Luna Streets, Manila, Luzon 1002 Philippines
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4.0 based on 11 reviews

Plaza de Santa Isabel

7. Fort San Antonio Abad

Central Bank Complex, Manila, Luzon Philippines
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4.0 based on 5 reviews

Fort San Antonio Abad

8. Manila South Cemetery

South Ave Santa Cruz, Makati, Luzon 1205 Philippines +63 2 895 0497
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3.5 based on 24 reviews

Manila South Cemetery

9. Sto. Nino de Tondo Church

Chacon St., Tondo Plaza Leon, Manila, Luzon 1000 Philippines +63 2 245 5412 http://www.mass-schedules.com/catholic-church/276/sto-nino-de-tondo-parish.html
Excellent
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3.5 based on 3 reviews

Sto. Nino de Tondo Church

10. Coconut Palace

Roxas Blvd Cultural Center complex, Manila, Luzon Philippines +63 2 832 0223 http://www.ovp.gov.ph/index.php/the-coconut-palace
Excellent
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3.0 based on 49 reviews

Coconut Palace

Imelda Marcos ordered the construction of this extravagant guesthouse, built of coconut wood & shells, to accommodate Pope John Paul II for his 1981 visit, although it's opulence turned him off so much he refused to stay there.

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