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Cruises visiting Manila & all Manila cruises for 2013 - 2014

Manila, the capital of the Philippines and the most densely populated city in the world, is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay, on the western side of the island of Luzon. It is just one of 16 cities that make up Metro Manila. It has certainly come a long way from being a fortified settlement and renowned trading in the 13th century.

The city attracts over one million visitors from all over the world annually. There are many modern shopping malls and numerous markets, but if in search of a real bargain try visiting the flea markets in the areas of Divisoria and Quiapo where goods are sold at rock-bottom prices. For those interested in history, Intramuros, which was a walled Spanish settlement, and the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial, which includes the graves of thousands of Americans who died there in WWII, as well as some good mosaics explaining the Pacific theatre of war and the involvement of other countries, are both very well worth visiting.

Whether you take a tour or hire a taxi, you will thoroughly enjoy visiting some of the notable landmarks such as the Cultural Centre and the lobby of the Manila Hotel, built in 1901. There are also some delightful parks and recreational areas to be enjoyed, not the least of which is the Manila Zoological and Botanical Garden. There is so much to do in this city with its excellent protected harbour.