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- regm889Bangkok, Thailand782 contributionstour with a tricycle, nice historic places and buildings, greenery, was bit hot to walk around, café nice experienceWritten 7 April 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- EkAJoy6 contributionsWent there with my boyfriend. We had a really great time. Everything was perfect and the place is indeed HistoricWritten 23 December 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- YuppieLionheartPhilippines52 contributionsOne of the oldest church in the Philippines located at the heart of Intramuros in Manila City. If you are fond of architecture or a religious person, don't miss out this place as it will give you a classic vibes and if you want to learn more about its history, the place has a museum with a minimal entrance fee.Written 9 May 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Czar EmmanuelManila, Philippines6,157 contributionsIt's been a while since I last took a stroll in this park notwithstanding the fact that it's just a few minutes away from our house in Manila. The whole place seems cleaner now, but spaces where people can just sit down, relax and have a picnic are now limited. However, I'm glad that many of those places that I used to visit when I was a kid are still around, well-kept and open to the public. Not to miss, of course, are the monument dedicated to Dr. José Rizal (aka the "motto stella" where the national hero's mortal remains are collocated), the big flag and pole in front of it, the memorial where the hero was executed, the monument dedicated to the three priests popularly called "GOMBURZA", the Chinese Garden, the Centennial Clock and the Km 0 marker across the street, etc. One can practically spend the whole morning or afternoon just roaming around this park, and for free! Behind the Quirino Grandstand one may also visit the Manila Ocean Park for a fee. Not too far are some museums and the recently built Manila Baywalk Dolomite Beach. However, finding a parking lot can be a bit of a problem.Written 6 March 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- MikeBirdmanActon, MA1,005 contributionsI learnt a lot about the history of the Philippines and saw the evolution of painting in the country from early days through to contemporary. A number of specialist exhibits of artists and a wonderful new exhibit about Magellan’s voyages. The building itself is of historical interest and it was a good introduction to the culture, history. There is considerable pride expressed about the exhibits and while some of the art is hard to understand in the absence of detailed knowledge it was a great overview of the experiences the country has gone through.Written 3 March 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Denis85_9Cheffois, France162 contributionsWe were on 25th december in manila and participate to the celebrations of christmas...magic!
the cathedral itself is very nice and there is a square in front of it where people just rest, discuss, ect with some street sellers.
Excellent souvenirWritten 15 January 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - KimSydney, Australia13 contributionsWe had not realised the breadth of the collection of artefacts and historically significant pieces contained in the museum until we took a guided tour. Our guides were two lovely young ladies who are studying Tourism. Their knowledge and courtesy made the tour very enjoyable. We spent approx 40 mins with them, touring the site and learning the history of the Philippines, specifically related to The Church of San Agustin. We had the good fortune to witness a wedding. I would highly recommend this tour.Written 3 March 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Tin_ManilaManila, Philippines337 contributionsAt 680 per person (for 8 attractions), we expected well maintained, properly curated and interesting attractions. There was a variety of animals for sure but their aquarium were either dirty or not properly labeled. We also got a bit lost transferring from one attraction to the other because of lacking directional signages. The toy exhibit was nothing compared to Yexel's Toy Museum.
The sea lion and bird shows were interesting but short and the audio was really bad, you could barely understand the host especially if you're seated in the top middle bleachers.
Overall, it's only worth it if you have small kids in tow who will not nitpick and instead will really get excited with the animals. Otherwise, better to visit Ocean Parks in other countries.Written 7 April 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - regm889Bangkok, Thailand782 contributionsNice bay for walk wide area, few stalls, jogging and stretching, bosts, not sand but tiny gravel around cleanWritten 8 April 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- JS-JNBristol, UK3,728 contributionsThis mall is massive and in several sectors which can make it difficult to navigate. So expect to walk a lot along lots of passage waysWritten 21 February 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- YuppieLionheartPhilippines52 contributionsOldest pontifical university in Asia located at the heart of España, Manila. Even though this is a catholic school, you can still enroll even if you have a different religion as long as you pass their entrance exam and meet the requirements for enrollment. Every Christmas, they have "paskuhan" which is fun. They used to allow non-students to enter the campus as long as they are accompanied by a UST student who's gonna watch paskuhan. However, recently the event is only exclusive for UST students. You'll gonna love the architecture and the vibes of this place. They have this lover's lane as what most students call it, which is a good place to chill. However, the only downside here is that when it's raining hard, expect a flood around the campus. Inside the university campus, there is a chapel which is open for non-students, you just have to use the gate near the chapel to enter, They also have a hospital inside the campus. So if you're gonna go to the hospital, you'll have to use the gate near the hospital because the guards won't allow you to enter in their other gates.Written 12 May 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Denis85_9Cheffois, France162 contributionspopular market in the street.
The kind of place where you wander w/o looking for something special but where you can always find something to buy.Written 15 January 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - The_Traveling_ExpatChicago, IL373 contributionsIt does not take a long time to walk around since the entire thing can be seen in about 15-30 minutes depending on how fast you go. However, it is interesting to see how an upper-class family lived. The only downside is that there are no information cards, but sometimes the guards or workers will explain some items.Written 24 December 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Delle201 contributionsWanted to explore and boy did it not disappoint. All the beautiful colors and mixture of old and new. Those gold shops are going to drive you crazy. You have to try Yong Ying restaurant well known by the locals, ask for Beth. Best Dim sum ever.Written 14 May 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- D’GatsbyQuezon City, Philippines22 contributionsIt was relatively easy to book and coordinate with the Park Administration for a Corporate Event at Paco Park. The venue is unique, historical, romantic, and elegant. The fountain is beautiful at night. Bookings for the Chapel is separate. Perfect for musical or outdoor theatre event. We brought our own caterer. Make sure you inspect the toilets. Bring your own amenities because the administration does not provide that. If they did, they would get more bookings for the venue.Written 2 February 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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