Stay Steps Away from The Best Manila Attractions
Ideally located on Esperanza Street at the corner of Makati Avenue, New World Makati City Manila Hotel is close to popular attractions in Makati City. The hotel is located just five miles northeast of the Manila/Ninoy Aquino International Airport - a mere thirty minute drive. It is conveniently located in the heart of the prestigious Greenbelt area in Ayala Center and close to many International corporate headquarters, financial institutions, embassies, and Manila attractions. The upscale Glorietta and Greenbelt shopping complexes and many popular entertainment spots are within a short walk. The Rockwell Center and Power Plant Mall are also nearby.
Luxe Top 10 Must See Attractions
Greenbelt Malls
In the middle of a bustling metropolis, the Greenbelt Mall offers a large beautiful park with cascading landscapes and carefully chosen water features, not typical of a mall. With a roster of prominent and world-class retailers, restaurateurs and entertainment operators, it defines the premier Ayala Mall experience.
Ayala Muesum
Envisioned in the 1950s by the late artist, Fernando Zobel de Ayala y Montojo, the Ayala Museum became a reality in 1967 as a project of the Ayala Foundation, Inc. (then known as the Filipinas Foundation, Inc.). The museum's first home was in the Insular Life Building on Ayala Avenue in Makati. In 1974, the first Ayala Museum building on Makati Avenue, designed by the late National Artist for Architecture, Leandro V. Locsin, was inaugurated. The museum's current building on the corner of De La Rosa Street was formally dedicated on September 28, 2004. It was Ayala's gift to the Filipino people in celebration of the Ayala Corporation's 170th Anniversary. Forming the core of the museum's historical collections are sixty handcrafted dioramas that chronicle the rich tapestry of Philippine history. Ayala Museum also features a one of a kind boat gallery, showcasing miniatures of some of the watercrafts that contributed to the development of Philippine maritime trade and colonial economy. Archaeological and ethnographic objects from the country's northern and southern cultural communities complement the historical collection. The fine arts collection features important works by three painters considered pioneers in Philippine art - Juan Luna (1857-1899), Fernando Amorsolo (1882-1972), and Fernando Zobel (1924-1984).
Cultural Center of the Philippines
The Cultural Center of the Philippines was created in 1966 through the Executive Order No. 30, with the purpose of promoting and preserving Filipino arts and culture. It was formally inaugurated on September 8, 1969, which began a three month long inaugural festival opened by the epic musical Dularawan. Since then, the CCP has sought to truly embody its logo of katotohanan (truth), kagandahan (beauty) and kabutihan (goodness). Top artists from all over the country and around the world have graced the CCP theaters and galleries, enthralling Filipinos for over thirty years.
Manila Cathedral
The Church of Manila was established by the secular Juan de Vivero who had the honor of baptizing Rajah Matanda. Vivero first arrived in 1566 as Chaplain of the Galleon of San Geronimo, which had come to support the Spanish colonization of the newly discovered islands. He was given the special privilege and sole faculty by the Archbishop of Mexico to establish the spiritual administration of the new Philippine colony. Later, Vivero would become the first Vicar-General and the first ecclesiastical Judge of Manila. The Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception administered the religious affairs of Manila until such time when it became a parish and was created into a diocese. The church was a simple structure created of nipa and bamboo, materials which were readily available during that time. Its first parish priest was the secular Juan de Villanueva. Other religious notables who became the pillars of this parish were Juan de Vivaneta and Nicolas Riccio. This church was also witness to the events that would threaten the city and its residents. On November 30, 1574, the Feast of St. Andrew the Apostle, Spanish forces were able to quell Limahong and Rsquo’s invasion. Because of such a fortunate turn of events, the holy apostle was made patron saint of Manila. The victory was celebrated with fireworks and a Mass with sermon was held in the Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception in Manila.
San Augstin Church and Museum
San Agustin Church is a Roman Catholic church under the auspices of The Order of St. Augustine, located inside the historic walled city of Intramuros in Manila. Completed in 1607, it is the oldest church currently standing in the Philippines. No other surviving building in the Philippines has been claimed to pre-date San Agustin Church.
Rizal Shrine
The Rizal Shrine, dedicated to the life work of Jose Rizal, is located on Santa Clara Street in Fort Santiago, Intramuros, Manila. This is a fortified complex which houses the building where the Philippines' national hero spent his last night and where his family later found concealed in an oil lamp, the famous poem “Mi Ultimo Adios.” (My Last Farewell). The shrine is home to various memorabilia, books, manuscripts and artworks belonging to the prodigious and multifaceted Rizal. Fort Santiago also served as barracks for Spanish artillery soldiers during Spain's colonization of the islands.
Casa Manila
Located inside Intramuros, just opposite the San Agustin church, Casa Manila is a reconstructed Spanish colonial mansion filled with period furniture and furnishings of Philippine, Chinese and European origins. A walk through the archways, passing fountains, visitors can admire the local materials (hardwoods, shells) and view the huge rooms occupying three floors. Casa Manila vividly recreates the rich merchant's way of life in nineteenth century Manila.
Bamboo Organ
The Bamboo Organ is housed at St. Joseph Parish Church. Padre Diego Cera began work on the piece in 1816 while the church was still under construction. Having previously built organs in Manila using bamboo for a few of the pipes, he decided to build this one using only bamboo. Bamboo was abundant in the area and used for hundreds of items. The organ was first heard in 1821 without the horizontal trumpets. His work was finally completed 1824 following his decision to use metal for the horizontal trumpets as he could not achieve the sound quality with bamboo resonators. These bamboo resonators now stand as the rear facade pipes of the organ.
Corregidor Island
Corregidor Island is known the world over for its role in war, bravery and history. It is three miles long and 12 miles at its widest point, facing the China Sea and flanked by the provinces of Bataan and Cavite. A rock island remarkably shaped like a tadpole at the entrance of Manila Bay, Corregidor's strategic location was vital in the defense of Manila during World War II.
Glorietta Malls
The Glorietta Mall is a one stop retail center offering a wide array of shopping, dining, and entertainment options. The Glorietta crowd enjoys a full range of specialty food stores and retail shops. From the latest in apparel and electronics to the staples that one cannot live without, Glorietta will always have something for every member of the family, the office pool or the tourist group.