Manila People pictures

• Philippines
• Asia
• World

The capital of the Philippines is a fast-paced and hectic city filled with cultural and historic gems, from old ruins to national museums and lively promenades.

Relax in one of the largest urban parks in Asia, home to gardens, orchids, tropical plant species and a monument to a Filipino hero.

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

Discover how the city’s wealthy lived by visiting this reproduction of a Spanish colonial mansion that’s filled with period furniture.