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Calesa around Intramuros

Manila - Together with Albert, we took a calesa (horse drawn carriage used in Philippines) around Intramuros.

Albert and Lesley

Albert and I
Intramuros is the oldest district and historic core of Manila.  The walled part of Manila was called intramuros, which is Latin for "within the walls"; districts beyond the walls are known as extramuros meaning outside the walls.  Construction of the defensive walls was started by the Spaniards in the late 16th century to protect the city from foreign invasions.   Guarding the old city is Fortaiago wich is located at the mouth of the river.

Gallery of Philippines past and present presidents





General MacArthur Battle HQ

Entrance of General MacArthur HQ

Manila Hotel

Manila Hotel in the distance
Manila hotel is the oldest hotel in the Philippines and the most well known icon.

Baluarte De San Andres

Cannons lined in a semi-circle


Colegio de San Juan de Letran was founded in 1620 and is the 2nd oldest university in Philippines




Who came first? KFC?

Fort Santiago

Fort Santiago is one of the oldest Hispanic stone fortress in Philippines



Moat @ Fort Santiago

Manicured gardens within the Fort

Entrance to the Fort
Within the compound there is a the Rizal Shrine - he is Dr. Jose Rizal one of Philippines hero that was confined during his trial for sedition.   At this museum, memories and poems of Rizal can be viewed; unfortunately no photos can be taken.


This cross was a reminder of 600 Filipinos found dead inside one of the Fort Santiago dungeons killed and tortured by the Japanese during the Second World War.

Sentry Post along the wall of the Fort
walking along the wall of the Fort





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