Manila. Top 5. Photo: Stefan Munder. Jack Newton

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1 Photo: Stefan Munder Manila The Philippine capital is Asia s best-kept secret. The capital of the Orient s only catholic country seems somehow out of place, vibrant with Latin American or Caribbean undertones. Music and dancing are everywhere, and the smiles and laughter rival Bangkok s in their warmth and enthusiasm. Manila s intense historical influences Spanish religion and American consumerism have led to the saying that the capital has spent 400 years in a convent and 50 in Hollywood. The result is a city of extremes ready to delight the unsuspecting traveller. Jack Newton Top 5 Roxas Boulevard On Manila Bay, 10 km long Roxas has great views of the city s famous sunsets. Landmarks include the Cultural Center of the Phi... Fort Santiago This Spanish fortress, with cannons trained on the sea to deter pirates and invaders, is more than striking medieval architect... Club Intramuros Golf Course Club Intramuros Golf Course is an amazing, but somewhat short, 18-hole course in the heart of the city and surrounding Fort Sa... Rizal Park This oasis of green features the 19th-century national hero, Jose Rizal. Rizal Park is a great place to relax and here you wil... Manila Cathedral The sixth cathedral on Intramuros site since 1571, was completed in the 1950s. Outstanding sculpture and artwork from Europe a... Updated 18 March 2015

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