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* '''Coconut Palace''' - a residence commissioned and built along the waterfront by First Lady Imelda Marcos for Pope John Paul II's visit in 1981. While open to the public at some point, it is currently (as of June 2011) occupied by the current Vice President and still open for public visits (by appointment by calling the Office of the Vice President, leaving a return call number and waiting for a confirmation).
* '''Coconut Palace''' - a residence commissioned and built along the waterfront by First Lady Imelda Marcos for Pope John Paul II's visit in 1981. While open to the public at some point, it is currently (as of June 2011) occupied by the current Vice President and still open for public visits (by appointment by calling the Office of the Vice President, leaving a return call number and waiting for a confirmation).
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* '''[[Manila/Intramuros|Intramuros]]''' - At the northern end of the Bay lies the remnants of the old walled Spanish settlement of Manila, Intramuros (Spanish for 'within the walls').
Intramuros contains some of the city's most interesting museums, ruins, and churches including the '''Manila Cathedral''' and '''San Agustin Church''' one of the most finest churches in the city.
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* '''[[Manila/Intramuros|Intramuros]]''' - At the northern end of the Bay lies the remnants of the old walled Spanish settlement of Manila, Intramuros (Spanish for 'within the walls'). Intramuros contains some of the city's most interesting museums, ruins, and churches including the '''Manila Cathedral''' and '''San Agustin Church''' one of the most finest churches in the city.
* '''Mabini Shrine''' - Apolinario Mabini's former home. Mabini was a Lawyer and fought for Philippine Independence. During the American Occupation, this home became the first intellectual headquarters of the First Philippine Republic.
* '''Mabini Shrine''' - Apolinario Mabini's former home. Mabini was a Lawyer and fought for Philippine Independence. During the American Occupation, this home became the first intellectual headquarters of the First Philippine Republic.
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* '''Manila Hotel''' - Just outside Intramuros and on the edge of Manila Bay is the beautiful and historic Manila Hotel, a legacy of the American colonial era and the place where General Douglas MacArthur made his home before World War II.
* '''Manila Hotel''' - Just outside Intramuros and on the edge of Manila Bay is the beautiful and historic Manila Hotel, a legacy of the American colonial era and the place where General Douglas MacArthur made his home before World War II.
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* '''Plaza San Luis''' - A commercial complex consisting five house;
Casa Manila, Casa Urdaneta, Casa Blanca, Los Hidalgos and El Hogar Filipino. Plaza San Luis showcases Filipino-Hispanic Architecture. Other than Souvenir shops there is a museum in Casa Manila.
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* '''Plaza San Luis''' - A commercial complex consisting five house; Casa Manila, Casa Urdaneta, Casa Blanca, Los Hidalgos and El Hogar Filipino. Plaza San Luis showcases Filipino-Hispanic Architecture. Other than Souvenir shops there is a museum in Casa Manila.
* '''Roxas Boulevard''' - A wide boulevard which runs along the shores of Manila Bay, it is known for its view of Manila's famous sunsets and stretch of coconut trees. The boulevard offers a wide selection of hotels, restaurants and significant cultural landmarks.
* '''Roxas Boulevard''' - A wide boulevard which runs along the shores of Manila Bay, it is known for its view of Manila's famous sunsets and stretch of coconut trees. The boulevard offers a wide selection of hotels, restaurants and significant cultural landmarks.
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===Museums===
===Museums===
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[[File:National Museum of the Filipino People.jpg|thumb
|250px
|The Museum of the Filipino People]]
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[[File:National Museum of the Filipino People.jpg|thumb|The Museum of the Filipino People]]
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Manila has seen a drastic improvement in its museum offerings with the recent renovation of old favorites such as the '''National Museum of the Filipino People''' and the '''Ayala Museum'''.
Other must-see museums in the city are the '''Bahay Chinoy''' (Chinese House), '''Casa Manila''', '''San Agustin Museum''' and the '''Museum of Filipino Political History''', the "Museo Pambata" children's museum'.
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Manila has seen a drastic improvement in its museum offerings with the recent renovation of old favorites such as the '''National Museum of the Filipino People''' and the '''Ayala Museum'''. Other must-see museums in the city are the '''Bahay Chinoy''' (Chinese House), '''Casa Manila''', '''San Agustin Museum''' and the '''Museum of Filipino Political History''', the "Museo Pambata" children's museum'.
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| content=Also hosts 800 pairs of the infamous ex-dictator's wife, Imelda Marcos’ shoe collection.
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*{{see
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| name=National Museum of the Philippines | alt=Pambansang Museo | url=http://www.nationalmuseum.gov.ph/ | email=
| name=National Museum of the Philippines | alt=Pambansang Museo | url=http://www.nationalmuseum.gov.ph/ | email=
| address=P. Burgos Ave | lat= | long= | directions=
| address=P. Burgos Ave | lat= | long= | directions=
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| phone=+63
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5271209
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| phone=+63
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527
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1209
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| content=Built and opened in the 1900s The museum showcases significant collections from archaeology, arts, cultural properties, zoology, botany and many more. This museum boasts of amassing over a million artifacts but in actual, only 125 pieces or so are on show. An optimist would describe something as a glass half full, and for one, this museum is less than half full for one would see halls and halls of empty space. A floor would have just about a maximum of two utilized halls with displays in it. As in anywhere in the Philippines, things are forever in transition. At the entrance is somewhat an apology board explaining that there's supposed to be three separate buildings - this one and the one facing it as showcases for
anthroplogical
and archeological artifacts while the third one, the former Senate Building functioning as the National Art Gallery where paintings and sculptures are to be housed. There is no time frame when will this wishful thinking be achieved.
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| content=Built and opened in the 1900s The museum showcases significant collections from archaeology, arts, cultural properties, zoology, botany and many more. This museum boasts of amassing over a million artifacts but in actual, only 125 pieces or so are on show. An optimist would describe something as a glass half full, and for one, this museum is less than half full for one would see halls and halls of empty space. A floor would have just about a maximum of two utilized halls with displays in it. As in anywhere in the Philippines, things are forever in transition. At the entrance is somewhat an apology board explaining that there's supposed to be three separate buildings - this one and the one facing it as showcases for
anthropological
and archeological artifacts while the third one, the former Senate Building functioning as the National Art Gallery where paintings and sculptures are to be housed. There is no time frame when will this wishful thinking be achieved.
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* The National Art Gallery version as explained, took over the premises of the former Senate Building and the repository of works of Filipino masters. The more than life-sized painting of Juan Luna titled "Spolarium", a powerful
imagery
in the
mold
of classical
theme
and Romanticist in style is the museum's version of "Mona Lisa", meaning the most
priced
Philippine
artwork.
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* The National Art Gallery version as explained, took over the premises of the former Senate Building and the repository of works of Filipino masters. The more than life-sized painting of Juan Luna titled "Spolarium", a powerful
image
in the
mould
of classical
themes
and Romanticist in style is the museum's version of "Mona Lisa", meaning the most
prized
Philippines
artwork.
*{{see
*{{see
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| address=Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Complex, Roxas Blvd | lat= | long= | directions=
| address=Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Complex, Roxas Blvd | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=(02) 521-1517 | tollfree= | fax=
| phone=(02) 521-1517 | tollfree= | fax=
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| hours=
Monday
to Saturday 9AM to 6PM
| price=
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| hours=
M-Sa
09:00-18:00
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| content=Inaugurated during Imelda's heyday, it used to display works by Caravaggio. This
premiere
art museum of Manila showcases both traditional,
hispanic
and modern art
through
its exhibits.
Located along Roxas boulevard, across the
Manla
Yacht club.
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| content=Inaugurated during Imelda's heyday, it used to display works by Caravaggio. This
, the
premier
art museum of Manila
,
showcases both traditional,
Hispanic
and modern art
with
its exhibits. Located along Roxas boulevard, across
from
the
Manila
Yacht club.
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*{{see
*{{see
| name=Museo Pambata | url=http://www.museopambata.org/ | email=
| name=Museo Pambata | url=http://www.museopambata.org/ | email=
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| address=Roxas Boulevard
corner
South Drive
Manila, Philippines 1000
| lat= | long= | directions=From EDSA, turn right on Roxas Boulevard then take a U-turn on T.M. Kalaw Street. From Quiapo, take Quezon Bridge going to Padre Burgos Street then turn left on Roxas Boulevard. Or you may take the LRT-1 or a jeepney (A. Mabini route), get off on United Nations Avenue, and walk to Roxas Boulevard. Museo Pambata is right beside the U.S. Embassy
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| address=Roxas Boulevard
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South Drive | lat= | long= | directions=From EDSA, turn right on Roxas Boulevard then take a U-turn on T.M. Kalaw Street. From Quiapo, take Quezon Bridge going to Padre Burgos Street then turn left on Roxas Boulevard. Or you may take the LRT-1 or a jeepney (A. Mabini route), get off on United Nations Avenue, and walk to Roxas Boulevard. Museo Pambata is right beside the U.S. Embassy
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| phone=+63
(
2
)
523-1797
or 98, 536-0595
| tollfree= | fax=
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| phone=+63 2 523-1797 | tollfree= | fax=
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| hours=
8AM
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5PM (August to March) 9AM
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5PM (April to July)
| price=
P
100.00
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| hours=
Aug-Mar:
08:00
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17:00,
Apr-Jul
09:00
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17:00
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₱100
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The Museo Pambata is a children
's interactive museum, the first of its kind in the Philippines. Opened in 1994, Museo Pambata is the dream come true of Nina Lim-Yuson, who was inspired by the Boston Children’s Museum to open up a similar facility in Manila.
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| content=
Achildren
's interactive museum, the first of its kind in the Philippines. Opened in 1994, Museo Pambata is the dream come true of Nina Lim-Yuson, who was inspired by the Boston Children’s Museum to open up a similar facility in Manila.
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===Parks===
===Parks===
[[File:RizalParkManila.jpg|thumb|250px|Rizal Park]]
[[File:RizalParkManila.jpg|thumb|250px|Rizal Park]]
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* '''[[w:Rizal Park|Rizal Park]]''' Right outside the walled city is Rizal Park more widely known as the '''Luneta'''.
The Luneta is the venue for the national museums, bayside restaurants, an open-air theater featuring free classical music concerts and acclaimed international films, a planetarium, an open gym for early morning jogging and tai chi enthusiasts, or a night ballroom, as well as Japanese, Chinese, Filipino gardens, an orchidarium, an aquarium, and a children's museum. It is a popular meeting spot for family picnics and lovers' trysts, and was the site of the execution of Jose Rizal, the national hero of the Philippines, as well as the inaugural grandstand for the incoming President.
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* '''[[w:Rizal Park|Rizal Park]]''' Right outside the walled city is Rizal Park more widely known as the '''Luneta'''. The Luneta is the venue for the national museums, bayside restaurants, an open-air theater featuring free classical music concerts and acclaimed international films, a planetarium, an open gym for early morning jogging and tai chi enthusiasts, or a night ballroom, as well as Japanese, Chinese, Filipino gardens, an orchidarium, an aquarium, and a children's museum. It is a popular meeting spot for family picnics and lovers' trysts, and was the site of the execution of Jose Rizal, the national hero of the Philippines, as well as the inaugural grandstand for the incoming President.
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*'''[[w:Paco Park|Paco Park]]'''was actually built as a final resting place for Spanish families residing in Manila. After Jose Rizal's execution, his remains were sent and buried here, which is today commemorated by a monument in the park. It is now a public park with jogging lanes and open air concerts, and is also a popular venue for weddings.
It is accessible by taxi and bus, as well as a 10 minute walk from the LRT-1 United Nations Station.
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*'''[[w:Paco Park|Paco Park]]'''was actually built as a final resting place for Spanish families residing in Manila. After Jose Rizal's execution, his remains were sent and buried here, which is today commemorated by a monument in the park. It is now a public park with jogging lanes and open air concerts, and is also a popular venue for weddings. It is accessible by taxi and bus, as well as a 10 minute walk from the LRT-1 United Nations Station.
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*'''Arroceros Forest Park''' Situated in the heart of downtown Manila, Arroceros Forest Park is a 2.2-hectare piece of land behind the old art deco Metropolitan Theater.
Arroceros got its name, which means “rice dealers,” from the rice trade along the Pasig riverbank during the early colonial period.
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*'''Arroceros Forest Park''' Situated in the heart of downtown Manila, Arroceros Forest Park is a 2.2-hectare piece of land behind the old art deco Metropolitan Theater. Arroceros got its name, which means “rice dealers,” from the rice trade along the Pasig riverbank during the early colonial period.
===Nature and Wildlife===
===Nature and Wildlife===
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*'''Manila Ocean Park''' is a much better maintained marine wildlife facility which was recently opened in 2008 and is located behind the Quirino Grandstand at Rizal Park.
The 8,000 square metres (86,000 sq ft) oceanarium is larger than the Sentosa Underwater World oceanarium in Singapore, and features a 25 metres (82 ft) underwater acrylic tunnel.
Mostly accessible by taxi, but can be walked if you are in the vicinity of Rizal Park.
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*'''Manila Ocean Park''' is a much better maintained marine wildlife facility which was recently opened in 2008 and is located behind the Quirino Grandstand at Rizal Park. The 8,000 square metres (86,000 sq ft) oceanarium is larger than the Sentosa Underwater World oceanarium in Singapore, and features a 25 metres (82 ft) underwater acrylic tunnel. Mostly accessible by taxi, but can be walked if you are in the vicinity of Rizal Park.
*'''Balara Grounds'''
*'''Balara Grounds'''
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====Spanish Colonial Churches====
====Spanish Colonial Churches====
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Baroque colonial churches where once proud showcases of the past especially before World War II but the wanton destruction of the Japanese and the equally guilty American soldiers during the Battle of Manila in 1945 dissolved all that except for a handful remaining. Lack of maintenance, vandalism, theft, and no proper awareness, guidance, or education by administering priests and architects who undertook renovation blunders (multiplied more incidents in the provinces) complicated the already pathetic state of remaining churches.
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Baroque colonial churches where once proud showcases of the past especially before World War II but the wanton destruction of the Japanese and the equally guilty American soldiers during the Battle of Manila in 1945 dissolved all that except for a handful remaining. Lack of maintenance, vandalism, theft, and no proper awareness, guidance, or education by administering priests and architects who undertook renovation blunders (multiplied more incidents in the provinces) complicated the already pathetic state of remaining churches.
*'''San Agustin Church'''
*'''San Agustin Church'''
*'''Manila Cathedral'''
*'''Manila Cathedral'''