Intramuros Manila

Located at the mouth of Pasig River, the walls of Intramuros surround one of the best preserved medieval cities anywhere in the world," as noted by the great American architect and city planner Daniel Burnham.

Fort Santiago the site of torture chambers and dungeons where political prisoners from the Spanish and Japanese times were imprisoned and executed, is now a lush park with flowering tress and homing pigeons. Here one may enjoy a leisurely ride a horse drawn-carriage.

The Manila Cathedral is another landmark located at the center of Intramuros with its detailed stone carvings, stained glass mosaic and rose windows.

The San Agustin Church, completed in 1606 is one of the Philippine baroque churches inscribed in the World's Heritage List. Its monastery has been turned into a museum housing priceless religious artifacts.

Barrio San Luis along San Juan Luna Street is made up of fine faithfully reconstructed colonial houses- Casa Manila, Casa Urdaneta, Casa Blanca, Los Hidalgos and EP hogar Filipino.

Just off the historic walls of Intramuros is the world class Club Intramuros which offers day and night golfing. Adjacent to it is the 58 hectare Rizal Park, which runs from Taft Avenue up to the sea wall of the fabled Manila Bay.

Manila Hotel beside the Intramuros golf course is open day and night. It is an 89 years old historical landmark of the Philippines over looking Manila Bay and the Rizal Park.