| The city of Manila is located on the west coast of | | | | sweaty battle of nerves just to get a few |
| the Philippine main island of Luzon and surrounded | | | | hundred metres. |
| by fertile plains. The city straddles at the delta of | | | | At the heart of Manilas history is Intramuros. It |
| the Pasig River, a short navigable stream that | | | | features the grand Manila Cathedral with its |
| connects the fresh water Lake of Laguna de Bay | | | | detailed stone carvings and stained glass mosaics. |
| with Manila Bay and the South China Sea. | | | | Fort Santiago, the site of torture chambers and |
| It sets the archipelagos rhythm and is pulsating | | | | dungeons and the favourite wedding spot, the |
| hub that blends the Oriental with the Occidental, | | | | San Agustin Church. |
| the quaint with the modern, the mundane with | | | | Its relentless bustle and notorious nightlife are |
| the extraordinary. The capital follows the curve of | | | | both exciting and draining, but if its action youre |
| Manila Bay approximately from north to south. It | | | | looking prepare you for non stop action. You can |
| is the largest city in Southeast Asia with | | | | listen to a wide variety of popular bands and |
| approximately 10 million people. | | | | singers, take advantage of Happy hour specials, |
| Whenever Manila is mentioned, the speaker | | | | dance up a storm at clubs and street parties, or |
| actually refers sometimes unknowingly to a vast | | | | cap an exhilarating night with a cappuccino at a |
| conglomeration of 12 cities and five municipalities. | | | | corner cafe. Hotspots not to be missed are |
| Each is an autonomous political entity, but | | | | bohemian Malate in Manila, upscale Ayala Rockwell |
| together functioning as one city called Metro | | | | in Makati, and the trendy Libis and Timog Avenue |
| Manila. Exploring this sprawling metropolis can be | | | | in Quezon City. |
| quite a daunting prospect even for its residents, | | | | Fascination is an understatement of the feeling |
| but as a visitor you may rest assured that your | | | | that one gets by visiting Manila, a lively metropolis |
| stay will be most likely confined to certain areas, | | | | commanding a magnificent view of the world |
| as outlined in this guide. | | | | famous Manila Bay and its golden sunset. Historic, |
| The roads in Manila are in a perpetual state of | | | | bustling, awe inspiring, the Philippine Cosmopolitan |
| chaos bordering on anarchy, a result of the | | | | Capital is a blend of cultures and flavours that |
| capitals rising population and poor infrastructure. | | | | offers an endless serving of places to see, sights |
| There are so many vehicles fighting for every | | | | to behold, and experiences to never forget. |
| inch of road space that at peak times it can be a | | | | |