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A Walk through the Past (Intramuros)

Here are some of the Museum and Walking Tours of Intramuros that we’ve been so far:
FORT SANTIAGO
Fort Santiago, a 16th century military defense structure, stands as a witness to the valor and heroism of the Filipino through the centuries.
Insights of Fort Santiago
 


BALUARTE DE SAN DIEGO
Designed and built by Jesuit priest Antonio Sedeno from 1586 to 1587. It is one of the oldest fortifications in Intramuros.


SAN AGUSTIN CHURCH AND CONVENT
San Agustin church is the oldest church in the Philippines.
         
CASA MANILA
It’s a whole house of a museum where visitors find that rare opportunity to walk back in time and relive the glory days of Intramuros’ colored past.
        
(No available photos inside of the museum because picture taking is prohibited)
BAHAY TSINOY
Museum of Chinese life in the Philippines.
        
MUSEO NI JOSE RIZAL, FORT SANTIAGO
The museum encapsulates the great spirit of Jose Rizal within its maze of exhibited artifacts and galleries, inviting viewers to reverence and contemplation for Rizal’s acceptance of death with utmost dignity, calm, and nobleness.
        
RIZALIANA FURNITURE EXHIBIT
Located at Baluarte de Sta. Barbara, Fort Santiago, Intramuros, Rizaliana is a place where you can see the furnitures that were used by the family of Jose Rizal.
       
MANILA METROPOLITAN CATHEDRAL
 
PLAZUELA DE SANTA ISABEL
‘This memorial is dedicated to all those innocent victims of war, many of whom went nameless and unknown to a common grave, or even never knew a grave at all, their bodies having been consumed by fire or crushed to dust beneath the rubble of ruins.”
“Let this monument to be the gravestone for each and every one of the over 100,000 men, women, children and infants killed in Manila during its battle of liberation, February 3.1945- March 3, 1945. We have not forgotten them, nor shall ever forget.”
“May they rest in peace as part now of the sacred ground of this city: The Manila of our affections.”
PALACIO DEL GOBERNADOR
PALAZA SAN LUIS COMPLEX
We walked the entire Muralla Street and upon the walls, and by just walking in the street, several hot spots can be seen like the Intendencia Ruins, Puerta e Isabel II, Baluarte de San Gabriel, ASEAN Gardens, Puerta del Parian, Baluarte de Dilao, Baluarte de San Andres, Puerta Real Gardens, Puert Real, Revellin de Real de Bagumbayan, including the Baluarte de San Diego. And throughout the General Luna Street, you can see the Plaza Roma, Manila Cathedral, Villa Immaculada, Plazuela de Sta. Isabel, Casa Manila, Casa Marinero, Silahis Arts and Artifacts, and a glimpse of San Agustin Church.
 


Time has changed the Walled City. It is no longer the Manila it was during its reign of glory in the 18th and 19th centuries. But with IA as its handmaiden, The Intramuros may relive within its imposing walls the dramatic moments of the Philippines’ past.

Based on my own experience, it is true that Intramuros can get you to the past. The staffs of the museums are approachable and friendly. The ambiance is very nice and welcoming. In just a day, anyone can visit all the museums inside the Walled City. The entrance fees are affordable ranging to 10 to 160 pesos. A trip to the ancient Intramuros is good for those who enjoy learning their country’s history and those who wants to escape the smoke and fast life of the city and other suburbs. Let us not forget to reminisce the past and legacy of our forefathers.
Post by: JM Rosario
Photos by: JM Rosario and MC

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