Manila Vacations, Manila Vacation Reviews, Tourism Guide

Manila is the cosmopolitan capital of the Philippines. It is situated in the island of Luzon in the north, the biggest island mass in the country. Since colonial times, it has the largest stronghold of the Spanish Empire in the Far East, making it a strategic point of trading between Europe, Asia and the Americas. To this day, Manila is one of the most cosmopolitan cities in Asia, offering a cornucopia of cultures.

The capital city of Manila is named after a white-flowered mangrove plant, the nilad (May + nilad = "there is" + "nilad").

Some of the attractions include the well-preserved walled city of Intramuros, the National Museums, the CCP Complex (Cultural Center of the Philippines), and the newly-opened Manila Ocean Park.



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