Manila Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
capital city of the Philippines
About Manila
The City of Manila is in the western part ofMetro Manila, facing the Manila Bay. It is bordered on the west by Manila Bay, to the north byNavotas,Quezon CityandCaloocan City, to the east by San Juan andMandaluyong Cityand to the south byPasayandMakati. It is the oldest part of Metro Manila and the seat of the government of thePhilippines. However, despite its historical and administrative importance, the City of Manila is not effectively the "Downtown" or "City center" of Metro Manila in the traditional sense. Metro Manila is a multipolar city, with other cities of the urban area such asQuezon City,Makati,TaguigandParañaquerivalling or exceeding Manila in business, education, shopping, entertainment and tourism. In contrast to other parts of the Metro area, the City of Manila is a place fo
Top Attractions in Manila
Explore the best things to see and do in Manila:
- ★Bahay Tsinoy
- ★Manila Zoo
- ★Metropolitan Museum of Manila
- ★Museo Pambata
- ★Museum of Philippine Political History
- ★National Museum of the Philippines
- ★University of Santo Tomas
Manila Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 17 sections including: