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"The Manila Metropolitan Cathedral-Basilica, informally known as Manila Cathedral is a basilica devoted to the principal patroness of the Philippines...After enduring several damages since its construction in 1581, the cathedral remained standing for 433 years...It retained its classic Romanesque architecture while maintaining its ambiance of simplicity..."

I also read that it was closed for restoration for 1 year last February 2012. I took the reference photo I used on this last 2011 but based on what I read, and expected, most of the restoration applies on the interior. Thus, it would "seem" to look the same on the exterior :)

Drawn on facing pages of my 2015 sketchbook.

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Manila by Piotr Lewandowski

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Intramuros, Manila

Manila 🇵🇭 by Gábor Tikos

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Philippines

Quick Rest by Blue Nozomi

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Morning worker takes a brief respite during the morning commute

Manila Bay by steadfast1898

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Taken from roxas blvd malate, manila. The sun just hide from the dark clouds. This is my 2nd attempt of taking the beautiful sunset of manila bay. At mid day the temp is around 37 deg c while in the late afternoon the white clouds turned to dark then the rain falls. I'm so frustrated...... The effect of global warming. Can't believe it, rainy days in summer?

City of gold by Sumarie Slabber

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Manila

Manila South Cemetary by Barry Crosthwaite

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In Manila cemeteries, families honor their loved ones by repainting graves—often before Undas, the Day of the Dead. This tradition reflects care, remembrance, and respect. Bright colors or white limewash are used to clean, protect, and personalize tombs, showing the dead are not forgotten. It’s a heartfelt ritual passed down through generations.

Manila by Piotr Lewandowski

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Binondo, Manila

Manila Cathedral by Wayne S. Grazio

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Painterly rendition of the Manila Cathedral in Intramuros, Metro Manila. I used Photoshop's Oil Paint Filter, Topaz Impressions 2 with personal modifications, and Topaz Clarity with some personal adjustments

MANILA STREET SHOT by patrick555666751 THANKS FOR 11 000 000 VIEWS

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Manila Rain by Robert Borden

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Manila, Philippines

MANILA JEEPNEY by patrick555666751 THANKS FOR 11 000 000 VIEWS

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Manila, Philippines by Barry Crosthwaite

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Manila is a vibrant, densely packed metropolis where colonial history collides with modern sprawl. With over 40,000 people per square kilometer, it’s one of the world’s most crowded cities. Despite the chaos—traffic, noise, endless motion—Manila pulses with resilience, warmth, and cultural energy from street vendors to centuries-old churches.

Manila Street Cat by Tursiops

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Manila, Philippines

Intramuros, Manila, Philippines by . Ray in Manila

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Intramuros (Latin, "within the walls") is the oldest district and historic core of Manila, the capital of the Philippines. Also called the Walled City, it was the original city of Manila and was the seat of government when the Philippines was a component realm of the Spanish Empire.

The construction of Intramuros started in 1571 and covers an area of about 160 acres.

Only the Spanish elite and Mestizos (mixed race) were permitted to live inside Intramuros, where at night the city gates were locked down. The natives and Chinese were not permitted to live inside the walled fortress and were resigned to live outside the great walls of Intramuros.

During World War II, Intramuros was used by the Japanese as their garrison and prison. It was severely damaged, along with most parts of Manila, during the Allied bombings to liberate the city from Japanese occupation. The US Administration filled the moat in to prevent the onset of disease.

Manila by Antoni Mysliborski

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Sunset @ Manila Bay by stardex

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Manila, Philippines

Chinatown, Manila 🇵🇭 by Gábor Tikos

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Manila, Philippines

Manila Bay by John Javellana

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Fishermen haul in their nets during sunset in Manila Bay December 11, 2008.

Manila by katsumo