Many tourists come to the Philippines for its rich cultural heritage. The 300 years of Spanish occupation is still impressed in the Filipino way of life, religious festivals, houses and churches, and cuisines. Manila, the center of Philippine’s sociocultural heritage, is our first destination.
- Rizal Shrine: The monument of Jose P. Rizal, the Philippine’s national hero, stands proud on the rhombic base of granite blocks and guarded by the loyal honor guards.It is a 50 ft high monument built in the early 1900s . The cast was actually done in Switzerland and supervised by Richard Kissling.
- Manila Hotel: It is one of the best hotels in Manila located in Rizal Park. Inspired by the urban design scheme of the American Colonial Period, it has always been a welcoming treat for all local visitors and foreign tourists alike.
- Japanese Garden: Also located in Rizal Park, Manila, the 9000 sq. m garden is a miniature Japanese garden. Trees, hedges, vines and rare foliage of local plants can be seen, too. Ornamental plants that are endemic to the Philippines flora can be found, too. It is the symbol of friendship and mutual understanding between the Japanese and the Filipino peoples.
- Meban Garden: This is the very first botanical garden in the Manila which is located near the Metropolitan Theater, The 2-hectare garden, which was put up by the Spanish Jesuits was left unkempt for centuries; was rejuvenated. Today the garden is kept green and clean. A three century old narra tree stands on the foreground
- Liwasang Bonifacio: Located in Plaza Lawton , it is dedicated to the hero, Andres Bonifacio, the leader of the revolutionary group against Spain. A huge Central Fountain Park of Manila is found within it. The place is also the site of many political rallies on international and local issues.
- Manila Zoological Garden: This is located along Mabini Street corner Quirino Avenue, Manila.It is a home to a collection of local and exotic African wild. The endangered indigenous Philippine Tamaraw and the Tarsier are among its local collections.
There are many more destinations in Manila that deserve your visit. Stay tuned for our next posts for more Manila and Philippine travel recommendations.
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