What to do in Manila

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Quiapo Church showing a city, a church or cathedral and religious aspects

Places to Visit in Manila

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Bonifacio Globe City Fort featuring outdoor art

Bonifacio Global City

4/5(7 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Bonifacio Global City, BGC Arts Center and The Mind Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Bonifacio Global City
Malate showing a statue or sculpture, religious aspects and a church or cathedral

Malate

3.5/5(10 area reviews)

Travellers choose Malate for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Quirino Avenue LRT Station or Vito Cruz LRT Station and check out top sights like Manila Bay.

Malate
Makati

Makati Central Business District

The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Makati Central Business District. Make a stop by Ayala Triangle Gardens or Greenbelt Shopping Mall while you're exploring the area.

Makati Central Business District
Ortigas Center which includes a city and a park

Ortigas Center

4/5(34 area reviews)

Travellers to Ortigas Center praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Robinsons Galleria Mall and Ayala Malls The 30th.

Ortigas Center
Alabang showing a park

Alabang

4/5(20 area reviews)

Alabang is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Festival Supermall and Alabang Town Center while you're in town.

Alabang
Ermita featuring a hotel

Ermita

3.5/5(107 area reviews)

Manila Bay and National Museum of the Philippines are top sights in Ermita, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at United Nations LRT Station or Central LRT Station to see more sights in the area.

Ermita

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