The City of Manila was once grand and Intramuros was the symbol of aristocracy. From its founding in 1571, it was the exclusive creation of the Spanish ruling class. Within its walls were important government buildings, first-class homes, churches, convents, hospitals, schools and plazas.Intramuros witnessed the Philippines proud history. This walled city stood the test of Chinese invasion, Dutch threats, British attacks and other forces until it was finally destroyed by the American bombings during the Battle of Manila. By the end of World War II, the Walls of Intramuros are all that remained of the once-proud City.
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Great photos again at parang Great Wall of China...:) luv it as usual and as always since the first time I saw ur blog. I now believe the adage "Love at first sight"... Great! Great! God bless you!
ReplyDeleteIt is nice to have these walls to remind people of the past histories. Am sure these walls witnessed so many sad and happy histories, yup you are right if only the walls can talk, but they cant cause they only got ears. The proverb said.... "Walls have ears"..hehehe.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your photos and interesting text.
ReplyDeletethe old fort certainly was magnificent. i'm glad part of it is still preserved for future generations to enjoy
ReplyDeleteI understand the feelings of the shots, so well captured and presented.
ReplyDeleteGreat post.
You really took some detailed and loving views of the walls. Brilliant textures and atmospheres.
ReplyDeleteA lot of history for a great culture. Thanks for the tour.
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures, especially the close up/detailed photos. I haven't been to Intramuros in a long while, great to see that it looks like it has improved...
ReplyDeleteThese walls are a witness to so many things. I hope these will be preserved/maintained accordingly.
ReplyDeleteNice write up and photos on the walls!
ReplyDeleteyeah, if only the walls could talk! love the shots, especially the 2nd and 3rd photos.
ReplyDeleteYup! intramuros has still this "mystical" aura that is of like vigan... jejejejejje
ReplyDeleteWhat an incredible place. So strong. Thanks for the tour.
ReplyDeleteColonial powers build great buildings that withstand the test of time and yet.....
ReplyDeleteHi, Lawstude. Ang galing ng mga kuha mo dito. Grabe talaga ang Intramuros, napaka-historical...
ReplyDeleteBy the way, may post ako entitled If these walls could talk. Pero hindi naman kuha sa Intramuros. Share ko lang http://travelogue.digitalrebel.ws/2007/04/if-these-walls-could-talk.html.
this reminds me again of the Old Manila walk tour that my friends and I are planning to do before the year ends.
ReplyDeleteintramuros is really charming in it's own way.ahhh, old Manila is perhaps so much better than the Manila now. ;)
nice! you made intramuros look "glamorous"
ReplyDeletekala ko sa china ang destinasyon mo eh. yun pala Intramuros. ganda! taon na ang binilang nung last kong punta dyan... makadalaw nga minsan dyan =)
ReplyDeleteI've always enjoyed seeing photos of Intramuros. To me it's like a different place altogther.
ReplyDeleteI have posted my entry here: www.ewok1993.wordpress.com
Wonderful post and your photos are always brilliant. Thank you for sharing so much history.
ReplyDeleteNice of you to share our history.
ReplyDeletePlease read this too. February 2009 Post.
http://regina-myfavorite.blogspot.com/2009/02/knowing-who-you-are.html
well, to answer your question, IA or the Intramuros Administration is supposed to take care of these walls...But with the way they cut those super old trees, I am not convinced they can take of this area very well. hay...
ReplyDeleteInteresting information and a lovely collection of shots to go with it. I like how you've captured the texture of the various parts of the wall.
ReplyDeleteJanice.
I love historical places! Beautiful pictures to go with an intriguing visit!
ReplyDeleteI love Intramuros. Naging bahay ko yan for 5 years. Kaya ngayon binabalikan ko pa din. *teary-eyed*
ReplyDeleteganda. once lang ako napunta dyan noong field trip ng kids ko.Dyan nagfield trip ang school at nursery pa si Josh at kinder naman yung daughter ko. biglang hindi namin makita yung son ko .nawawala si Josh. Nagpanic ako pati teacher nya at duon sya namin nakita sa may last picture mo. May matandang nagpipinta at pinapanuod nya yung pintor at kinakausap pa nya. Sabi ng painter marami daw syang tanong tungkol sa pagdrodrawing.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this pictures attorney. Ang ganda pati ang mga kuha nyo. Namiss ko ulit ang mga memories noong bata pa sila.
Nice bit of history. Those structures remind us of wars, but also of the better old days.
ReplyDeletewow... whenever i am at intramuros, i always felt like i was walking in europe... hehhe
ReplyDeleteYour photos make me want to visit Philippines! I like the cannon! : )
ReplyDeleteang ganda ng effect ng picture pards, may istorya!
ReplyDeletecan't help but admire the shots..
ReplyDeleteif these walls could talk talaga
ReplyDeletehehe
natrauma ako dyan
may nakita kaming two guys doing it dyan sa mga walls ng intramuros
hanggang ngayon yan ang una kong naaalala sa intramuros
hehe
Didn't know that Intramuros is hiding such beauty. Obviously, hindi pa ako naka visit dun despite being here in Manila for almost three years. haha
ReplyDeletethanks for the pics :)
Very nice set of photos! Did Intramuros great justice.
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