Intramuros is a historic walled city of Manila. It is the original city of Manila which was founded by the Spanish government that ruled here during the colonial period. It is the historic centre of the capital of Philippines. The name Intramuros means within the walls.

Even though the location was already used by many tribes who lived in the area, and who developed a trade system with the neighboring countries and tribes. After the arrival of the Spaniards, they begun the construction of the city in the 16th century. Governor and general Santiago de Vera begun the planning of the city development and it was continued by other high officers such as Juan de Silva, Juan Nino de Tabora and Diego Fajardo Chacón. This type of construction was typical of the European cities of the period. Of course, the colonizers brought with them their own customs and traditions which slowly blended with the customs of the area.

The most important cause for the construction of these high walls was the defense system, while inside of them, as in many other European cities were located a central square around which were constructed important buildings for the city such as; the cathedral  and the other churches, schools, government buildings and houses.

The walls follow the line of the bay and along the massive walls were located towers and other defense forts. The city could be entered by several gates in the city walls which could be approached by the drawbridges. As in many other cities these drawbridges could not be crossed between 11pm and 4am.

The walls suffered a great destruction during the Second World War. Intramuros is a National Historical Monument and even though a lot of effort has been invested into its reconstruction these exists a fear that the damage could be irreparable.

Fort Santiago is a defense fortress located on the Intramuros, the historical city centre of Manila. It´s got its name from the Spanish patron saint Santiago which relief can be seen on the front façade. During the colonial period it was sort of the principal fort. From the two sides of the fort stretch two bastions (walls) called the Bastion of San Fernando and the Bastion of San Miguel. Its walls are of the impressive height and thickness. Numerous guard stations, rooms for army purposes, a chapel, a storehouse, quarters, prison dungeons …

As the rest of the Intramuros, Fort of Santiago suffered a significant destruction during several battles but the greatest was during the Second World War. 

Today, the Fort Santiago is the Manila landmark and a popular tourist attraction, included in every Manila tour.

Rizal Park also known as Luneta Park was one of the oldest public park in asia established by the Spaniards on 1820. It is composing of 58 hectares, situated along Roxas Blvd in Manila City adjacent to the walled city of Intramuros.Luneta as the popular name came from the word Lunette because of its crescent shape. Rizal Park was then the center of social activity even during the 19th century because its plaza was arranged with path and lawns and was surrounded by a wide driveways for caruajes. It was then on 1955 that Luneta was proclaimed National Park by former President Magsaysay. From Luneta it was named under Philippine National Hero, Jose Rizal who was then executed here on 1896. The monument enshrining his remain is the park's symbolical pride. Historical Events: *Execution of 3 martyr priest (GOMBURZA) *Execution of Dr. Jose Rizal *Declaration of Philippine Independence from US on July 4, 1946 *Oathtaking of the new elected presidents *1995 concluding mass of Pope John Paul 2nd *2015 concluding mass of Pope Francis

Museum of the Filipino People belongs to the National Museum of the Philippines. The building itself is very beautiful and it was designed by Ralf Harrington Doane who also designed the public library. Even though the construction began in 1918 it was completed eight years later because the construction was stopped several times. Its second, third and fourth floor served for government purposes while during the Second World War it was severely damaged. A year after the end of war the building was renovated  and in 2003 the building was reconstructed again and now it hosts the National Museum.

The Museum of the Filipino People has several exhibits. The San Diego Exhibit is located on the ground floor; Five Centuries of Maritime Trade Before the Arrival of the West exhibit shows items belonging to the pre-colonial period. These items describe the history of the trade tradition evolved in the area; The Origin exhibition describes the periods of the pre-history on the Philippines territory; Archaeological Treasures gallery presents different vessels used for various purposes. It also describes the burial practices evolved on the territory; The Filipinos and Their Cultural Heritage is an ethnographic exhibit which is of course concentrated on the history of the nation, cultures and the development in many areas of life through history and its different periods.