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Tourist Attractions in Manila Part 5

Planning a trip? Those who love to travel know the essence of all travel is about you and your enjoyment. Travelers know that the destination is a major part in planning a trip, experiencing and delving deeper into unfamiliar places, people and culture is paramount.

Expand your horizons and set your sight to the Philippines, an off the beaten path travel site! An undiscovered paradise made of thousands of islands and white sand beaches all around! A tiny dot in the map of the world, and yet a haven for travelers, backpackers, retirees and even passersby.

It offers awesome tourist attractions, magnificent beaches, hot spring resorts, colorful festivals, hundreds of scenic spots and world-class hotels and facilities. Not to mention the tropical climate, the affordable prices as well as the friendly and hospitable, English-speaking people! You will be glad you came, and we’re sure, you WILL come back for more FUN in the Philippines!

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN MANILA

There are many tourist spots in Manila that attract visitors from all over the world because of their beauty and historical significance.

Plaza Miranda

Plaza Miranda in the heart of Quiapo District, is named after Jose Sandino y Miranda, who served as secretary of the treasury of the Philippines for 10 years beginning in 1853. It is a square in front of the Quiapo Church, which is also a popular site of political rallies. The Quiapo district is also home to a sizable Muslim population in Manila. The Golden Mosque and Green Mosque are located there.

Remedios Circle

Remedios Circle is the bull’s-eye for numerous good restaurants, cafés and bars, although the circle itself is a somewhat barren expanse of patchy grass. The famous Remedios Circle is not just the circle with all the restaurants, the actual Remedios Circle includes bars, restaurants and discos up and down the street it will fill your night with the unique exciting nightlife of Manila.

Liwasang Bonifacio

It is park dedicated to a Philippine hero, Andrés Bonifacio, leader of the Philippine Revolution of 1896 who, unlike Rizal, advocated armed revolution against Spain. Within Bonifacio Park is the huge Central Fountain Park of Manila which was inaugurated in December 1994. This is also the site of mass political rallies concentrating on international and local affairs. This park is a designated freedom park.

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