Philippines - Manila (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet
Manila’s moniker, the ‘Pearl of the Orient’, couldn’t be more apt – its unappealing shell re-veals its jewel only to those resolute enough to pry. This chaotic metropolis thrives as a true Asian megacity.
- hear echoes of a lost past at the centuries-old Spanish fort of Fort Santiago
- get a glimpse into the Filipino soul at the National Museum of the Filipino People
- take the capital’s pulse and enjoy free concerts at Rizal Park
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