10 heritage treasures of Old Manila, then and now
Philstar.com takes you on a trip down memory lane and gives you a glimpse of the glory days of some of these heritage buildings and how they look now.
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Philstar.com takes you on a trip down memory lane and gives you a glimpse of the glory days of some of these heritage buildings and how they look now.
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For our first city tour after the easing of Covid-19 restrictions, my son Jandy and I joined the free Pasig River Heritage Appreciation Walk hosted by Renacimiento Manila, a private organization whose main goal is to usher in a cultural rebirth in Manila. They, as well as other groups, oppose…
Back in its pre-World War II heyday, the street of Escolta was thronged by Manila’s finest gentlemen and wealthiest families. The place was home to the Philippines’ firsts: the first air-conditioned building, first elevator, first ice cream shop, and more. The picturesque architecture that sits in Escolta withstood the ravages of time albeit dust settled on its rooftops. If you pass by the area today, locals could share a thing or two about its once-thriving culture. The place boasts buildings where you can relieve the country’s past. It has the Don Roman Santos Building, a neoclassical...