Manila is the capital of the Philippines and the second most populous city, its dense story has impacted on the streets where it is Muslim heritage, Spanish and American. This cultural mix, in the Southwest Asia gives very interesting.
Manila was soon a key location for trade with China, its location was very supportive of this activity and it was quickly settlements Muslims living in this activity. In 1571 the Spanish Miguel Lopez de Legazpi came to this land and soon sent out a study of the real economic potential which had the area. He immediately established the city and was part of Spain until 1898, the year in the United States swept the city under the banner of liberators. In 1947 the city acquired its independence.
During the centuries of Spanish occupation of Manila were provided with many buildings, some of which survived the bombings suffered during the Second World War and today have been as true monuments, most of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. In fact Manila was the first in Asia to have a careful college called the Royal and Pontifical of Saint Thomas
Some of the most outstanding monuments that remain in the city are the entrance to Fort Santiago, Ritzal Park and the Cathedral of Manila. Although some of the visits is essential to the whole area of €‹€‹Intramuros, the Governor's house or the church of San Ignacio, an area of €‹€‹the city for its architecture can remember some historic centers of Spanish cities.
The best area to stay is the city center, this part is no greater security and can move more freely and less strain. For Manila is easy to find all types of transport and attractive prices, so it always easy to navigate, but sometimes the traffic in certain areas can complicate a bit the way. But surely the most characteristic is moving in Yipni, these are American jeeps left after World War II modified to make them colorful buses are definitely an experience.
There hotels of all price, but in systems booking Hotels can be found about 135 hotels with prices starting around ‚¬ 20 per night.
Manila has good and warm beaches to enjoy, but most are currently being paid for under private operation. Another fact to consider is that the warmth of the water is fairly frequent occurrence of jellyfish. You can still be a great experience to go to one of its beaches and even stay in one of the cabins that are usually found and from which you can see in the night an amazing starry sky.
Manila is a different city worth discovering. It is a popular destination, but has interesting monuments and trap us and make us want to return.
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