Intramuros

Intramuros is a historic walled city within Metropolitan Manila, Philippines. The name, meaning 'within the walls,' refers to the fortified city founded at the mouth of the Pasig River in 1571 by the Spanish conquistador Miguel López de Legazpi. The 0.67-square-kilometer area contains several historic landmarks, including Fort Santiago, Manila Cathedral, San Agustin Church, and the University of the City of Manila. The walled city was the seat of government of the Captaincy General of the Philippines and a significant economic center during the Spanish colonial period. Today, Intramuros is a popular tourist destination and a significant educational center, with several Philippine government agencies and offices of the Philippine Catholic Church located within the district. Visitors can explore the historic district, visit the Intramuros Visitors Center, and see the remains of the Almacenes Reales, Plaza Moriones, and the Baluartillo de San Francisco Javier