Fun facts about Intramuros section III
Written by Ethan Jude D. TanWhy should you visit Manila Intramuros?
Why should you visit Manila Intramuros?
Intramuros is an important part of our country's history and one of the most famous tourist spots in our country. It is known as the Walled City and is the city's oldest area. It is a Historic venue which tells the story about how the Spanish government colonized our country.
Intramuros is an important part of our country's history and one of the most famous tourist spots in our country. It is known as the Walled City and is the city's oldest area. It is a Historic venue which tells the story about how the Spanish government colonized our country.
Fun Facts about Manila Intramuros
Fun Facts about Manila Intramuros
Did you know that due to numerous invasions by foreign invaders, as well as natural and man-made calamities, the city was surrounded by defensive elements such as two moats, cannons, and reinforced walls, ranging from lines of defense to ravelins. As a result, the moniker 'Intramuros' was coined: a city within a city.
Did you know tha Intramuros, which means "within the wall," served as the core of the Spanish occupation for 400 years, having been established to house Spanish government officials and their families. It was the residence of colonial Manila's most powerful and rich people.