The Best Way to Experience Old Manila ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ

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  1. Intramuros

    Historic site ยท Intramuros

    A one-hour horse-drawn carriage tour with a licensed guide costs about 800 pesos.

  2. Fort Santiago

    Historic site ยท Intramuros

    There are big queues for the museum on busy days.

  3. San Agustin Church

    Temple ยท Intramuros

    Legazpi's tomb, topped by his statue, is to the left of the altar.

  4. Cuartel de Santa Lucia

    Historic site ยท Intramuros

    It was heavily damaged during World War II and remains partly ruined.

  5. Casa Manila

    Museum ยท Intramuros

    The structure and bricks are new, but the surrounding cobblestone road is original.

  6. Barbara's Heritage Restaurant

    Restaurant ยท Intramuros ยท brief mention

  7. Fr. Blanco's Garden

    Park ยท Intramuros

  8. Binondoโ€“Intramuros Bridge

    Landmark ยท Intramuros

    A pedestrian footpath along the side makes it walkable from Intramuros to Binondo.

  9. Baluarte de Santa Barbara

    Historic site ยท Intramuros

    Inside is a small Lego exhibit, including a Lego St. Michael's College; it was judged a waste of time.

  10. Binondo

    Neighborhood ยท Binondo

    There's no night street-food scene like Bangkok's; food is sold from individual shops, many with long Saturday-night queues.

  11. Ilang-Ilang Restaurant

    Restaurant ยท Binondo

    The huge bowl of lomi is a bargain; the bill with a drink came to 270 pesos.

  12. Lucky Chinatown Mall

    Shopping ยท Binondo

    The mall is dog-friendly, as long as dogs wear diapers.

  13. Cafรฉ Mezzanine

    Cafe ยท Binondo

    Had a long queue on Saturday night.

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