Bagumbayan Light & Sound Museum

Bagumbayan Lights & Sound Museum

One of the main attractions in Intramuros showcasing the history of the Philippines and the Filipino's journey to freedom. With more than a hundred mannequins depicting pre-Spanish colonization until Rizal's legacy in becoming a national hero occupying two levels of the building.

HOW TO GET THERE:

****if you are on a walking trip, from the CENTRA LRT STATION, walk pass the Manila City Hall take the pedestrian underpass and enter the gate through the walled city of Intramuros. At the left before the entrance is Revellin De Recoletos and at the right is Baluarte de Dilao which is acesible once inside the wall. Walk straight Victoria St. until you reach Sta. Lucia St., turn left. It is right before the San Diego Gardens.

Baluarte De San Francisco De Dilao (Intramuros)

Baluarte De San Francisco De Dilao

Built in 1592 by the Spanish government to deter threats and invasion by other countries. Renovated in 1622. The area was much larger than what it is right now, the area that you'll see is the restored structure, for the whole area was destroyed during the American liberation of Manila from the Japanese occupation in 1845.

HOW TO GET THERE:

****if you are on a walking trip, from the CENTRA LRT STATION, walk pass the Manila City Hall take the pedestrian underpass and enter the gate through the walled city of Intramuros. At the left before the entrance is Revellin De Recoletos and at the right is Baluarte de Dilao which is accesible once inside the wall.

San Diego Gardens (Intramuros)

San Diego Gardens

A garden entrance to the Baluarte De San Diego. The garden is being used as function area for wedding reception run by the Intramuros Administration.



HOW TO GET THERE:

****if you are on a walking trip, from the CENTRA LRT STATION, walk pass the Manila City Hall take the pedestrian underpass and enter the gate through the walled city of Intramuros. At the left before the entrance is Revellin De Recoletos and at the right is Baluarte de Dilao which is acesible once inside the wall. Walk straight Victoria St. until you reach Sta. Lucia St., turn left. The gate to the Baluarte's garden is just a few meters away.

The Butterfly Pavilion

The Butterfly Pavilion

(Closed due to the Orchidarium's renovation)

If you are looking for a quiet spot in the middle of Manila, head to this place inside an Orchidarium within the National Park. Established in 1994, the pavilion also is showcasing the different life stages of this beautiful insect.

HOW TO GET THERE:
**** from the United Nation LRT Station. Head towards the Luneta (Rizal Park). The pavilion is inside the Orchidarium on the northern side of the park.

The Manila Orchidarium

The Manila Orchidarium

(Closed: Under Renovation)

Situated in the heart of Luneta is a hectare of land dedicated to showcase different kind of plants and varieties of orchids. A project by a former First Lady, inside is a man made falls that flows through a pond and a butterfly sanctuary. A walk through between different kinds of palm trees add to the place's serenity. And for some leisure activities, there are wall climbing and fishing facilities.

HOW TO GET THERE:
**** from the United Nation LRT Station. Head towards the Luneta Park. The Orchidarium is situated in the middle of the park on the North side just behind the National Museum Building.

Chinese Garden

Chinese Garden

A beautiful place to relax after a long walk in the park, that is the Chinese Garden in Rizal Park or Luneta as what the locals call it. You will not miss this garden with its intricately designed Dragon gate. A big main pagoda and a pond to rest your senses from the busy city.

HOW TO GET THERE:
**** from the United Nation LRT Station, head to the Rizal Park. The Chinese Garden is on the North side of the park just beside the Japanese Garden and the Orchidarium.

Museo Pambata

Museo Pambata

Manila's Museum for Children. An interactive museum for kids established in 1994, it also serves as a resource center for Filipino culture. It exhibits arts, science, history and nature. Events such as children's play and puppet shows are scheduled to give your kids a memorable learning experience.

HOW TO GET THERE:

**** from the United Nation LRT Station. Walk towards the Luneta Park, Turn left at Kalaw Street passing the National Library. The museum is between the Quirino Grandstand and the US Embassy.

Quirino Grandstand

The Quirino Grandstand

Built in 1949. It was first called the The Independence Grandstand. The site is traditionally used for the Philippines Presidential Inauguration and major national event. It was renamed after the first president that was inaugurated here. This is where the 1995 World Youth Day was held that coincides with the Papal visit. Located at the west end of the Luneta (Rizal Park).

HOW TO GET THERE:
****From the United Nation LRT Station. Walk towards the Luneta Park, turn left on Kalaw St. passing through the National Library. The grandstand is on the right just right after Roxas Blvd.

The Manila Post Office

The Manila Central Post Office

Are you into philately? This is the place for you, the Manila Central Post Office Building. Built and designed by the Americans during their colonial period that starts at the turn of the last century. Completely destroyed during the 2nd World War but was immediately rebuilt after, most of the original design was preserved.

HOW TO GET THERE:
****From the Central LRT Station. Head towards Lawton area. At the front of the Post Office is the Liwasang Bonifacio.

Plaza Lawton (formerly Liwasang Bonifacio)

Plaza Lawton (Liwasang Bonifacio)

Named after American General Henry Ware Lawton (1843-1899). General Lawton was the highest ranking American official killed in the Philippine-American War (1899-1902) when he was shot by a Filipino sharpshooter at the Battle of Paye (now in Morong, Rizal) on December 1. In the 1970's Plaza Lawton was officially changed to Liwasang Bonifacio (after Philippine hero, Andres Bonifacio).

HOW TO GET THERE:

****From the Central LRT Station, walk back a few meters to the Metropolitan Theatre. The Plaza is just across the road.