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Places to visit: Manila, Philippines

From Manila, the Philippine capital, has a unique spirit that is in Asia and Spanish melted. Settled by Spain in 1571, was known as the "Pearl of the Orient", the jewel of Spain's empire in the Pacific.

The country gained its independence after World War II. However, much of the city was destroyed and has never succeeded in rebuilding or restoring their regional importance and identity. Today Metro Manila is a conglomerate of 17 cities and municipalities – a "mega-city" offering a mix of cultures.

It is difficult to determine exactly what is in Manila. It is a fusion of extreme contrasts of wealth and poverty, street vendors and malls bustling chaos civilized and quiet and green.

The city of Manila houses many attractions, parks and open spaces, museums, shopping, nightlife and abundant. At the heart of the walled city, where the strengths and dungeons, old churches and colonial houses can be found.

Moving in Manila

Like many cities Asia, Manila, faces much of the traffic congestion that makes a mess during rush hour and rain. Fortunately, the transportation is very cheap, including taxis.

Local jeepneys (brightly colored jeeps become used as minibuses) are a popular form of transport and can be hailed anywhere. They are cheap, abundant and best suited for short trips. Local buses are useful for reaching places where main roads, where they are banned on most streets city. As jeepneys, buses have their destinations indicated on billboards.

The lifting system of light rail (LRT) and the MetroStar helped alleviate some of congestion. They are a great way to get dramatic increase in traffic, but normally packed during peak hours.

In sections of Manila, can be found Kales (coaches) that the trip through traffic, carrying passengers and goods. Tricycles (motorcycles with sidecars) and pedicabs (bicycles with sidecars) are also for rent, maintenance of roads and alleys of the neighborhoods.

Do not miss …

Manila is also alive during the day because it is night, and never run out of things to see and do. Here are some highlights:

Intramuros

Intramuros is inside a fortress built by the Spanish when they colonized Manila. The walls of Fort twenty meters high and over a mile long, protection rich of several hotels, churches and schools. Unfortunately, the fortress was destroyed during the Second World War but a sense of history remains.

Many Intramuros has been refurbished and is proving to be an interesting attraction for visitors. Here you will find the Casa Manila, Manila Cathedral and the Shrine Museum Rizal.

Quiapo and Chinatown

Chinatown is the center of the dynamic Chinese community, where local entrepreneurs to taste continent true delight. Walking along Ongpin street where there are tens of jewelers, herbalists, tea houses and shops, incense, jewelry, etc. at risk near Quiapo streets and visit the Church of Quiapo, one of the most famous temples in Manila (also known as the Church of the Nazarene black). Built in 1582, which surprisingly has withstood earthquakes, riots, rebellions and war. The church is a statue of Christ, who is known for its miraculous virtues, which attracts hordes of visitors.

Coconut Palace

Under the Marcos regime, Coconut Palace was built for the visit of Pope John Paul II in 1981. However, refused to be too blunt as pretentious and extravagant. Coconut The Coconut Palace is actually now a museum, which is almost completely of wood and palm fiber coco. Highlight the 101 ceiling lamps and coconut shell table made of 40,000 tiny pieces of shells, inlaid coconut.

Malate

The district of Malate provides a wide variety of hotels, restaurants, nightclubs, bars, cafes, craft shops and antiques. Nightlife offers everything from cultural shows to nightclubs, intimate jazz bars, entertainment rooms and cafes.

The clash of local ingredients with the palace Spanish Conquistadors left of Filipino food with a clear emphasis on meat. Filipino food is served at almost every restaurant in town. Local dishes include time (steamed pork ribs), pork (pig roast spit fire), Kare-Kare (a stew with peanut sauce and grilled rice land) and if you can stomach that, Balut (fertilized duck embryo steamed and served in the shell). For something sweet halo-halo a glass of ice, sweet beans, fruit and condensed milk, topped with ice cream. You can find all kinds of cuisine in Manila. Some favorites include:

La Cocina de Tita Moning

315 San Rafael St., San Miguel, Manila

Upon entering the doors of this old house, you enter an ancient royal house full of artwork and memorabilia. You will be welcomed with a drink on the terrace receive a mini-tour of the place. The dishes are served on old china, glassware and silverware. Choose from a selection of recipes from the old world passed through generations and used in a conventional manner, or those with a modern twist. One particular favorite is paella and bread pudding.

Chamber

Podium Level, Locsin Bldg., 6752 Ayala Ave. Cor. Makati Avenue, Makati

A sophisticated, contemporary bistro with European fusion dishes with an emphasis in the simple lines creative seasoned with organic herbs. The offerings include seared tuna crusted with crunchy coleslaw sesame Asian porcini cake mushroom risotto with brie and roasted tomatoes, and sirloin of beef with horseradish mash and red pepper chutney.

Shang Palace

Ayala Avenue, Makati Avenue, Makati City

A restaurant is known for its elegant, lattice of unique furniture, sparkling chandeliers intimate Swarovski fuchsia dining room and cabins. Often described as the best Cantonese in Manila. Try specialties like cuts of chilled pork with spicy garlic sauce, shrimp sauteed with fresh orange sauce and ribs in a clay pot.

Shopping

The tropical climate in Manila, together with facilities shopping centers, world-class Filipinos continue to attract stores. The largest mall in the country is the SM Mall of Asia located near the bay Manila. It has an ice rink, a discovery center of science, IMAX Theater and many other attractions. There is also high level of purchases as Shangri-La Plaza, El Podium Ortigas Center and Glorietta Mall, where you can find designer goods and accessories.

Venturing beyond the shopping centers can be go to markets where bargaining is an essential part of their shopping experience. Visitors often return markets backed with mirrors, lamps Capiz shell and lace hand-carved ornaments. Each city district, with the exception of the port has its own procurement. Bargains are easy to find at malls in the mass market, such as SM or the market! Market! A more buyers interested in the adventure can be directed to serious negotiations in flea markets (called tiangge) so that Divisoria, 168 Mall or Greenhills. Note that you may need a hand-trained eye to spot forgeries.

TuTubo Divide Center to offer more comforts including air conditioning, shopping center, but commodity prices remain very similar to those purchased from outside. In Quiapo, a unique place in the market under the bridge, which sells original artwork, and Filipino dishes. Also in Quiapo, Hidalgo Street is ideal for low-cost equipment and camera accessories.

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