top ten tourist attraction in ncr1

8/6/2019 Top Ten Tourist Attraction in NCR1

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1.Intramuros

Located in Old Manila, the walled city of Intramuros was built by the Spanish in 1571. Fort

Santiago is one of the main attractions inside the walls. Don't miss the cell where national heroJos Rizal spent his last days in 1896.

Before the bombings of the Second World War, Intramuros was among the world's best

preserved medieval cities. Today, dungeons and old churches share space with art galleries,

theatres and a nature park. Along with Fort Santiago, notable attractions include the grandManila Cathedral, the San Agustin Church and the church of the Immaculate Conception, one of

the four Philippine Baroque Churches inscribed in UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites.


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2.Rizal Park

Rizal Park was built as a tribute to nationalist hero Jos Rizal, who was executed here in 1896.

Today it is a more tranquil place with a monument to the hero at the centre, as well as Japaneseand Chinese gardens. Open-air concerts are held throughout the year.

To the locals, Rizal Park is known by its previous name, Luneta Park. As well as the gardens, it

has restaurants, playgrounds, dozens of fountains, a grand stadium, an observatory, an open-air

concert hall, an artists' sanctuary and a light-and-sound theatre.


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3.Coconut Palace

Coconut Palace in the Cultural Complex was commissioned by the Marcos family before a papal

visit by Pope John Paul II in 1981 (he refused to stay there). Now a museum and monument togaudy excess, the palace was made from natural materials.

The Ilocos Room is particularly noteworthy as it is lined with mother of pearl.


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5.Museum of the Filipino People

The Museum of the Filipino People is a department of the National Museum of the Philippines that

houses the Anthropology and Archaeology Divisions of the National Museum. It is located in the

Agrifina Circle, Rizal Park, Manila adjacent to the main National Museum building. The building that

houses the Museum of the Filipino People formerly housed the Department of Finance.

The National Museum of the Filipino People in Rizal Park reveals the rich cultural diversity of the

Philippines. Exhibit highlights include anthropology and archaeology collections as well as precious

artefacts from the Spanish galleon San Diego.

The museum houses many archaeological and cultural displays and features two permanent

archaeological exhibitions. The Prehistory of the Philippines traces back to the geological formation ofthe archipelago, while Archaeological Treasures reveals pottery from Palawan, limestone urns from

Kulaman Plateau and beautiful golden artefacts from the Central Bank of the Philippines collection.
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6.People Power Monument

The People Power Monument in Quezon City is topped by a mammoth bronze statue of the

Virgin Mary. This poignant landmark commemorates the 1986 People Power Revolution thatoverthrew authoritarian Philippine President, Ferdinand Marcos.

Also known as the EDSA Shrine (short for Epifanio de los Santos Avenue), the monument marks

the site where millions converged and toppled the totalitarian Marcos regime without bloodshed.


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8.Manila Cathedral

Since it was first built in Intramuros in 1571, Manila Cathedral has been repeatedly ravaged by

war and earthquake. It has been rebuilt several times; the Romanesque cathedral that standshere today was only completed in 1951. Look out for the ornate Italian statuary and an

elegant cupola.


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9.Manila Ocean Park

Those people who are fans of Sea World in the United States may find that they also enjoy this

oceanarium in Metro Manila. There is also a boutique mall here and some otherthings to dowhile youre visiting.
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10.Splash Island

The country's largest water park is packed with watery attractions and is a good choice for a day

out when the weather in Manila is that bit too hot to make sightseeing enjoyable. Splash Islandis home to numerous pools, as well as a variety of winding and twisting slides, and thrilling

attractions with names such as King Pilipit, Big Bam Boo, Dos Supremos and Rio Montanosa.

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