Manila is undergoing urban renewal that aims to transform the capital into one of the world's premiere tourism hubs.
From the late 19th Century until shortly before the war, Manila was called the “Paris of the East” and the “Pearl of the Orient.” Under the Spanish rule, the city thrived as the gateway of European nations to their trading partners in Asia.
At some point, it was even called “The Most Beautiful City in the Far East,” attracting European migrants, like Germans, Spaniards, Americans, British, French, and Russians. Stylish Art Deco buildings lined up the
streets like a picture-perfect dream.
After the war, Manila was in shambles. Its once-beautiful buildings were riddled with holes and wrecked, if not completely decimated. Even after the elite slowly picked up the pieces after the war, the city never fully recovered.
Old Manila remains frozen in photographs and the memories of the Manileños who lived through the war. Still, the efforts to reclaim what was once a resplendent city continue to this day.
Many historic buildings are undergoing restoration works such as the century old Santa Cruz Church, Juan Luna building, the old American Chambers of Commerce building. Also under construction is the Binondo Canal and Chinese Pagoda project which is expected to be completed this year.
Meanwhile, the historic Jones Bridge is undergoing routine maintenance work which include: cleaning, repair and repainting. All these initiatives are part of the ongoing effort to revitalize the capital to attract more local and foreign tourists.
The old district of Binondo houses several historical
buildings that still stand until today. Some of them have already been restored while others are still awaiting restoration.
Manila has immense potential to become one of the top tourism hubs in the world. The city is known for its rich and diverse cultural heritage, and historical landmarks, which attract tourists from all over the world.
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Furthermore, the best thing our government can do now is to preserve and protect these historical places and promote sustainable tourism practices.
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From the late 19th Century until shortly before the war, Manila was called the “Paris of the East” and the “Pearl of the Orient.” Under the Spanish rule, the city thrived as the gateway of European nations to their trading partners in Asia.
At some point, it was even called “The Most Beautiful City in the Far East,” attracting European migrants, like Germans, Spaniards, Americans, British, French, and Russians. Stylish Art Deco buildings lined up the
streets like a picture-perfect dream.
After the war, Manila was in shambles. Its once-beautiful buildings were riddled with holes and wrecked, if not completely decimated. Even after the elite slowly picked up the pieces after the war, the city never fully recovered.
Old Manila remains frozen in photographs and the memories of the Manileños who lived through the war. Still, the efforts to reclaim what was once a resplendent city continue to this day.
Many historic buildings are undergoing restoration works such as the century old Santa Cruz Church, Juan Luna building, the old American Chambers of Commerce building. Also under construction is the Binondo Canal and Chinese Pagoda project which is expected to be completed this year.
Meanwhile, the historic Jones Bridge is undergoing routine maintenance work which include: cleaning, repair and repainting. All these initiatives are part of the ongoing effort to revitalize the capital to attract more local and foreign tourists.
The old district of Binondo houses several historical
buildings that still stand until today. Some of them have already been restored while others are still awaiting restoration.
Manila has immense potential to become one of the top tourism hubs in the world. The city is known for its rich and diverse cultural heritage, and historical landmarks, which attract tourists from all over the world.
#cityexplorerplus #manila
Furthermore, the best thing our government can do now is to preserve and protect these historical places and promote sustainable tourism practices.
Track: Alan Walker - Dreamer (Rival Remix) [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds. Watch: http://ncs.lnk.to/rival_dreamerAT/you... Free Download / Stream: http://ncs.io/rival_dreamer
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