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Marvel at the intricate dragons and oriental décor and learn about Taoist rituals in this Chinese temple with a panoramic vista.

Pick out the portrayals of your favorite city sights and historical moments in this mesmerizing mixed-metal public artwork.

Pick out the portrayals of your favorite city sights and historical moments in this mesmerizing mixed-metal public artwork.

This richly decorated Roman Catholic Basilica has made it through the centuries despite being destroyed by fires, bombs and earthquakes.

Light candles in this sea of color and exultations and capture photos of the mesmerizing façade of this monastery where pilgrims gather to pay homage to a miraculous Virgin Mary.

Browse a collection containing thousands of years of the country’s history and anthropology, from its earliest inhabitants to Spanish colonists and more.

Pay your respects to the war dead at the largest American overseas military cemetery on the site of a former U.S. military base.

Marvel at the intricate dragons and oriental décor and learn about Taoist rituals in this Chinese temple with a panoramic vista.

Browse a collection containing thousands of years of the country’s history and anthropology, from its earliest inhabitants to Spanish colonists and more.

Wander the rooms of a former prison to discover art and artifacts that retrace the history of Cebu province since pre-colonial times. 

Marvel at the intricate dragons and oriental décor and learn about Taoist rituals in this Chinese temple with a panoramic vista.

Discover Spanish-era monuments, relax on pristine beaches, explore scuba-diving sites and hike to mountain peaks when vacationing on this magical Filipino island.

This stone fort once repelled attacks by invading armies and is today a popular tourist spot and venue for wedding ceremonies.

Discover Spanish-era monuments, relax on pristine beaches, explore scuba-diving sites and hike to mountain peaks when vacationing on this magical Filipino island.

Light candles in this sea of color and exultations and capture photos of the mesmerizing façade of this monastery where pilgrims gather to pay homage to a miraculous Virgin Mary.

Marvel at the sacred image of the Santo Niño and see the 16th-century cross in this beautiful Catholic church in the Philippines.