Apart from its rich cultural scene, there are a lot of art galleries and museums to head over to when visiting Manila. You’ll find vast contemporary landscape, up-and-coming artist-led exhibits, paintings, artworks by National Artists, and art platforms.
As Asia’s only former Spanish colony, the Philippines offers an intriguing point of difference to its neighboring countries. Intramuros is the nucleus of Spanish life in Manila and the best place to soak up this history. After having been destroyed during WWII, this walled city has been faithfully restored and provides a great escape from Manila’s chaos. Here you can enjoy the laidback atmosphere and stroll leafy residential streets that are lined with colonial architecture.