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If you’d rather see the city by yourself while spending a few days in Manila, rather than going on an excursion or a guided tour, it is totally possible and will be quite rewarding! Conveniently, most of the attractions and places of interest in Manila are located along the water, following the curve of the Manila Bay. And there certainly are many of opportunities for sightseeing – the attractions in Manila often seem limitless. From serene parks to religious shrines, anyone visiting Manila can find his or her share of culture and interest. While it may be impossible to list all of the attractions that present themselves to Manila’s visitors, even a few of the sightseeing possibilities demonstrate clearly why the city is known as “The Pearl of the Orient.”

Here are a few examples the tourist destinations in Manila:

• Parks and Key Landmarks. Rizal Park, Ayala Museum of Philippine History and Iconographic Archives, Intramuros, Fort Santiago, Archdiocesan Museum of Manila, San Agustin Museum, Paco Park, Manila Zoo and Botanical Garden, National Museum of the Philippines, Museo Pambata, Chinese Cemetery, Plaza Miranda, Corregidor Island, and Malacañang Palace and Museum are just a few examples.
• Religious Sites. Try out San Agustin Church, Quiapo Church, Binondo Church, Malate Church, San Sebastian Church, Santa Cruz Church, Manila Cathedral, Bonifacio Shrine, Manila American Cemetery and Memorial, and more.
• Educational Establishments. The National Library of the Philippines, St. Paul University Manila, University of the Philippines Manila, College of the Holy Spirit, Adamson University, Far Eastern University, Polytechnic University of the Philippines, University of the East, and San Beda College are just a few examples of the many educational establishments that you can see in Manila.

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