Manila Philippines Attractions | What To See in Manila

Art & Culture

Celebrate the feast of a Pope, pay homage to the patron saint of fishermen, witness a procession of giants and be prepared to get wet.

Visit the Cultural Center of the Philippines, where local artists hone their talents, and you can enjoy traditional and modern performances.

Watch out for a remarkable, mischievious religious festival, with a serious side to it.

Make time for one of the most intense religious events in the Philippines, the Feast of the Black Nazarene on January 9th every year.

Observe a beautiful religious festival of flowers and processions held throughout the month of May, dedicated to the Virgin Mary.

Experience one of the most famous and most colourful festivities in Manila: the San Fernando Giant Lantern Parade.

Visit the oldest church in the Philippines, an important monument and UNESCO World Heritage site.

Take time to explore the Malacanang Palace - official residence of the Philippine president, the seat of government and a fascinating museum.

Visit a leading museum that is one of the most important tourist attractions in Manila, dedicated to Philippine culture and art.

Take time to enjoy inspirational Rizal Park, with its memorial to a national hero, and its peace and quiet.