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San Agustin church seen from the courtyard

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Area full of history, Intramuros is historically the most interesting part of the vast city of Manila and basically is the old city centre. There is still quite a lot to see in this unique part of the Philippine capital - the only such Spanish colonial stronghold in Asia.
As soon as I walked through the gate, the hectic life of modern Manila dissolved behind me, and I found myself exploring this historic part of the Philippines capital. I walked the old city walls, which are very broad in some parts, have mossy areas on which old cannons are still pointing outwards, and saw more old city gates. The oldest church of the Philippines is here: San Agustin; a lovely colonial church with a courtyard and museum. On the northern side of Intramuros, I found the cathedral, and even more to the north, Fort Santiago: the original Spanish fortress. Here, you can find several places of historical interest, like the cell in which national hero Rizal was kept the day before his execution. From its walls, you can see the chaotic and lively Binondo district right across the Pasig River. When you see the modern parts of the city all around you, you cannot but thank the local government for protecting this historical site. One of the most surprising things, I found, was the fact that the area just outside the old walls has now been converted into a golf course, thus underlining the integration of past and present in this over 400 year old area.
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