Beauty doesn’t come only with appearance, but also with the inner self. The Philippines have undergone various sharpening before it became a beauty to behold. Manila is one of the best places to stop by and wander around but if history was to speak, the best to offer is Intramuros.

Intramuros, a Latin word which literally means “within the walls”, is a historical landmark along Manila Bay and south of Pasig River entrance. During the Spanish Colonial Period, it was the seat of governance and power. With the aim to protect the Spanish governing body from foreign invasions, the construction of massive and thick walls were pushed through which resulted in now what we call the “walled city”. The rest of the story was history.

There are more exciting and relaxing adventures in store for everyone. A day might not be enough to be fully dazzled by the must-see sceneries in this huge city. A romantic atmosphere and a transport to a different era is a bonus while wandering around riding in well-decorated horse carriages with friendly tour guides/drivers in one package.

If you are adventurous enough, you could walk and stroll through the streets while getting a closer and better glimpse of the various assets in place. You don’t have to worry about the sun because the walls and the shades of the trees are always ready to protect you at any time of the day. Also, the streets are home of cafes and restaurants that cater customers and stage cultural presentations featuring native Filipino heritage.

Moreover, it is a living Spanish town in the Philippines with all the numerous Catholic churches, museums, restaurants and buildings with Spanish architectural style. Who says visiting a world heritage site is out of reach? It is just around the corner waiting to be noticed and accessible through LRT, taxi or jeepney. Famous sites to visits are Fort Santiago, Rizal Shrine, Casa Manila Shrine and the two oldest churches – San Agustin Church and Manila Cathedral.

Intramuros is a living legacy of Spanish influences that eventually extracted the creative minds of Pinoy. Travel to Manila and explore the hidden beauty of Intramuros.

Relive history in Manila by digging into the inner beauty of Intramuros!