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- Asia
- Philippines
- Manila
- Intramuros
Intramuros
The oldest part of Manila is the medieval Spanish walled enclave
of Intramuros on the southern bank of the Pasig River, packed with
historic buildings and churches, many of which are being or have
been restored. The reconstruction of Intramuros has allowed for the
inclusion of several parks and performing venues, art galleries,
souvenir shops and restaurants, so that the area has become an
attractive, entertaining and interesting tourist Mecca. Fort
Santiago, for example, was where political prisoners through the
ages, from Spanish to Japanese occupation, were held, tortured and
sometimes executed. Today it is a lush park full of flowering trees
and homing pigeons, where visitors can take a ride along the
promenade on a horse-drawn carriage. Then, in the Barrio San Luis
along Juan Luna Street there are five colonial residences that have
been beautifully restored. All in all, a visit to Intramuros is a
must for tourists to the Philippines: it is one of the best sights
and experiences the country has to offer.
Information & Facts
Language
The official language of the Philippines is Filipino, but
English is widely spoken. Tagalog is the most predominant of the
many dialects or local languages spoken throughout the
islands.
Money
The currency of the Philippines is the Peso (PHP), which is
divided into 100 centavos. Major credit cards are widely accepted
in the cities and tourist destinations. Banks do not always accept
travellers cheques, but a receipt of purchase is useful. ATMs are
available in the major cities. US dollars are widely accepted in
Manila and other tourist areas and are the easiest currency to
exchange; otherwise Euros and Pounds Sterling can also be exchanged
in banks and hotels. Banks open from 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday,
but their ATMs are open 24 hours. It is best to carry pesos when
travelling outside of major centres.
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