Polo Church
The oldest church in the city, dedicated to San Diego de Alcala. Father Juan Taranco began it and Father Jose Valencia finished it in 1632. The Second World War destroyed the building, and the belfry that survived is the oldest …
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Wattah Wattah Festival
The feast of Saint John the Baptist, held every June 24, when people douse each other with water in the street. The image of the saint goes in procession down N. Domingo Street and Pinaglabanan Street, with dancing and parades. The city has kept the festival since 2003. …
Dr. Pio Valenzuela Museum
The ancestral home of Pio Valenzuela, one of the leaders of the Katipunan and the namesake of the city, then the town of Polo. It is now fully renovated as of September 2023.
Archdiocesan Shrine of the Divine Mercy
It is a small church but quite beautiful. It is cozy and comfortable as the place is air conditioned. Because of its size, the atmosphere is solemn and peaceful. Seats are limited and so it is best to come much …
Las Piñas Church
The church that holds the Bamboo Organ, a pipe organ whose pipes are made mostly of bamboo. Father Diego Cera built the organ in 1824, and it is the only organ of its kind in the world. The church sits …
Pasig Rainforest Park
An 8-hectare park in Maybunga with a mini zoo, a boating lagoon, a zip line, an obstacle course and a skatepark. It opened in 1977 and was relaunched in 2013 as the Rainforest Adventure Experience. A renovation unveiled in October …
Valenzuela City Family Park
A sight at #62 Karuhatan Road, Valenzuela City. Hours: 5AM–10PM.
Polo Mini Park
A sight at F. A. Sebastian Street, Polo, Valenzuela City. Hours: Open 24 hours.
The Dessert Museum
Offbeat museum showcasing large, colorful sculptures of dessert items, plus sweets to sample.
San Felipe Neri Parish Church
Built in 1863, it is dedicated to the city's patron saint, Philip Neri. It also served as a strategic location for the revolutionaries during the Philippine Revolution, where the Katipunan group established an outpost to relay information to other revolutionaries.
Marikina Church
A diocesan shrine to Nuestra Señora de los Desamparados, Our Lady of the Abandoned, and the oldest church in the Marikina Valley, built in 1572. Its image of the Madonna and Child is venerated as miraculous and has a pontifical …
Parañaque City in 2 days
₱1,500A 2-day plan built from the See, Do and Eat listings in Wikivoyage's Parañaque guide. The stops are in an order that keeps each day close together. Check the hours …
Roxas Boulevard
A waterfront road along Manila Bay, known for its sunsets and its long line of coconut trees. Hotels, restaurants, parks, offices and a yacht club face the water from it. The eight-lane road curves south from Luneta in Manila to …
Navotas Fish Port Complex
The premier fish centre of the country, and the reason Navotas is called the Fishing Capital of the Philippines. It is the third largest fish port in Asia and the largest in Southeast Asia. North Bay Boulevard, a road of …
La Loma Cemetery
The oldest cemetery in Manila, opened in 1884 as a Catholic burial ground and lying mostly inside Caloocan, with its southern part across the line in the city of Manila. The city government counts it among its sites of historical …
Forbestown Road
Linked to the Burgus Circle, Forbestown Road is probably one of Manila's most beautiful and pleasant streets, containing plenty of greenery and mixed used developments with several alfresco restaurants, cafes and bars.
Burgos Circle
A traffic circle and a public park surrounded by skyscrapers and by alfresco restaurants, cafes and bars, described as a "window to the Parisian lifestyle in the heart of Manila". In the center of the circles lies "The Trees" art …
Serendra
Mixed used development with contemporary decoration and several alfresco cafes and restaurants. It links the Bonifacio High Street to the Market! Market!
Tuscany Private Estates
It may sound a bit of joke to have a place named "Tuscany" just next to the "Venice Grand Canal" (and the next project in the area is named "Florence"). Regardless, it is a beautiful mixed used development in Neoclassical …
Museo ng Katipunan
A local museum on the history of the Katipunan and the 1896 Philippine revolt against Spain, operated by the local government of San Juan, and supervised by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines.
GSIS Building
A significant landmark hosting both the Senate of The Philippines and the Senate Museum. Art enthusiasts can see the GSIS Museo ng Sining (GSIS Museum of Art), which showcases a diverse collection of artworks by Filipino artists from the colonial …
Harbour Square
Surrounded by a variety of dining shops, offering a diverse culinary experience. Visitors can enjoy a picturesque view that showcases yachts from the Manila Yacht Club against the stunning backdrop of the Manila skyline. A perfect spot for relaxation and …
DreamPlay Manila
The characters from DreamWorks films feature at this state-of-the-art center for kids' activities.
Bayanan Baywalk
Part of city lakeside development with an elementary school, park and boulevard. Provides a view of Laguna de Bay, but is blocked by kangkong (water spinach) plantations.
Policarpio Street
Once a quiet residential street, it becomes a seasonal tourist attraction for its Christmas displays, a tradition which started in 1980.
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