Manila Sights

  1. Star City

    Star City is an amusement park with a few thrilling rides in the heart of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP).

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  2. The Coconut Palace

    Of all of Imelda's wacky schemes, this one may be the wackiest. Hearing that Pope John Paul II was planning a visit to the flock in the Philippines, Imelda ordered that a grand palace be built. And not just any palace either, but one showcasing the nation's crafts and materials. Huge teams of craftsmen laboured overtime to complete this edifice in time for the pontiff's arrival.

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  3. University of the Philippines Manila

    The University of the Philippines Manila has a vast campus about 1km east of Quezon City.

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