Introduction to Philippine History

Introduction to Philippine History

Intramuros was the heart of the archipelago for hundreds of years, here we begin a crash course in Philippine history.

A glimpse at the Philippines' colonial past and how the events of history has shaped the current Philippines.

Join us on this adventure through the old city of Manila as we take routes less traveled and discover wonderful corners and side streets very few get to see.

Itinerary
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Stop At: San Agustin Church, Gen Luna & Real Sts Intramuros, Manila, Luzon 1002 Philippines

We'll see the oldest stone church in the entire country and the only survivor of the bombing of Manila during WW2.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: San Agustin Museum, Calle Real del Palacio Intramuros, Manila, Luzon 1002 Philippines

The Museum beside the Church, here we learn more about the Spanish Galleon Trade that spanned the whole world.

We shall also learn about the Catholic Church and see the various artifacts through the centuries.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Casa Manila, General Luna St. Intramuros, Manila, Luzon Philippines

A turn of the 19th century house, we will see firsthand a recreation of what homes of the upper crust of society looked like in old Manila.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Museo de Intramuros, Corner Arzobispo, Anda St, Intramuros, Manila, 1002 Metro Manila, Philippines

This museum was built on the ashes of one of the former churches inside Intramuros. We will see artifacts of an ecclesiastical nature.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Memorare Manila Monument, Anda Street Intramuros, Manila, Luzon Philippines

A monument to remember the innocent casualties of WW2. Here, we learn a bit more about the Philippines and its role in the second great war.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Manila Cathedral, Cabildo cor Beaterio Intramuros, Manila, Luzon 1002 Philippines

The seat of the Catholic Church in the Philippines.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Fort Santiago, Intramuros, Manila, 1002 Metro Manila, Philippines

The old Spanish military fort. Here, we learn more about one of the Philippine's heroes and the movement for independence from Spain.

Duration: 30 minutes