Intramuros: A glimpse of the old Philippines

I've worked and lived in Metro Manila but i haven't visited this place. So this time, I really made a point that i should visit this street.

Together with my Cousin, we explored Intramuros.

We ate first our lunch at a fine restaurant, run by nuns in front of the St. Augustine Church. Yes! They have cool menus named after the Bishops and the food is great.

Our tummy is full, then its walking time in the streets of Intramuros.

kalesa

The architectural design is really well preserved. though there were lots of establishment around the area they didn't alter anything.

Security guards of the establishment in the area are in "guardia civil" outfit just like in the spanish times.

The road is paved with bricks and as if your walking in the old Philippines that we've seen in the old movies and pictures in our books of Philippine History.

You will also pass by old churches, such as St. Augustine Church, and Manila cathedral. Not far from there is the CBCP and the Governor's Bldg (this is where the Comelec is now situated).

The Manila Cathedral

Just go straight, and you will find Fort Santiago. (see my next post)

I'm really fascinated with what i have seen it's like remembering our Philippine history lectures back in grade school and high school years.♥ ♥ ♥