- The 0.67-km2 Intramuros was built in 1590 in order to protect the seat of Spanish government from foreign invaders.
- Explore the best of Intramuros! Whether you want to experience the city like a tourist or follow the locals, check out this great resource for your trip.
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- A nice, old-fashioned way to get around Intramuros. ... On foot - Walking from one attraction to another is a popular way to get around Intramuros.
- Intramuros, Latin for “inside the walls”, is a historic walled area constructed by the Spanish Imperial Government in the late 16th century.
- Manila Cathedral, facing the main square of Intramuros. Intramuros (Latin: within the walls) is the historic centre and oldest district of Manila, the capital city of the Philippines.
- Fortifying the noble and ever loyal city of Manila “Insigne y leal ciudad de Manila.” Intramuros [(Latin) intra: within; muros:walls].
- The building was later used as a storage facility for the Intramuros Administration, the agency responsible for the preservation of the Intramuros district.
- The reason it’s called Intramuros is that it came from the Latin word which means inside the walls. In short, it is a city within the walls.