Exploring the Scenic Place of Intramuros

November 21, 2008 · Posted in Philippine Attractions · Comment 

Intramuros or also known as the old capital of Manila is located on the southern side of the Pasig River close to the rivers entrance into Manila Bay. It was erected on the ruins of a Malay settlement and the strategic location attracted the attention of the conquistador Miguel Lopez de Legazpi, who took over the area in 1571 and proclaimed it as the Philippine colony’s new capital.
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