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We parked at a vacant lot about one block away because the street in front of Fort Santiago was closed for road repairs. Actually, this is my third or fourth time to visit this national monument. There are several interesting places within Fort Santiago such as the Rizal museum, the dungeons, the ruins, the cannons and the vast park.
Next stop - Casa Manila is a two storey museum that portrays the lifestyle of an affluent Filipino family during the Spanish colonial period. It is located right across the famous San Agustin Church. I visited this museum before the pandemic but it is always a pleasure to see the ancient style of housing from the Spanish period.
After a quick lunch at Barbara's, we walked to Museo de Intramuros. An ecclesiastical museum housed in the reconstructed San Ignacio Church and convent. A three storey fully airconditioned edifice with an extensive collection of religious artifacts. This was our second visit to this museum.
We then took a pedicab for 40 pesos to Baluarte de San Diego. The oldest stone fort in Manila was originally known as the Torre de Nuestra Senora de Guia (Our Lady of Guidance). A circular tower that was a vital part of the fortification of the walled city of Intramuros. This bastion was designed by Jesuit priest Fr. Antonio Sedeno. This was my first time to set foot in this fort, be careful when climbing the steep stairs.
The whole of Intramuros is best explored on foot. Do wear comfy walking shoes and clothes of light materials so it can absorb the beads of perspiration from the humid, warm weather. Intramuros never fails to dazzle and mesmerize with its historical charm. =)
2 comments:
This is the one place I really wanted to visit. I've only been to Casa Manila and the church there, but then it wasn't open.
I know it can be frustrating when you go all the way there, only to discover it is closed.
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