Casa Manila is one of the top places to visit in Manila to experience the rich history associated with this popular tourist city. Housed in a reconstructed and renovated Spanish style home that dates back to the mid 1800’s, Casa Manila is actually a museum that showcases the lifestyle of the upper class Filipinos between the 17th and 20th century. This historic site draws numerous foreigners and locals as it also highlights the heritage and culture of Manila folk.
Visitors to Casa Manila will definitely experience the feel of stepping back into an era long past. The architectural outlook of the museum is reminiscent of the original Spanish home that stood in San Nicolas in Binondo. A lovely carriage styled entrance way welcomes tourists into the historic world of the museum. A grand elaborate sweeping staircase and a beautiful inner courtyard are some of the more outstanding features that give the impression of the kind of elegant lifestyle that the Filipinos who once lived here led.
Among the numerous displays to be seen in Casa Manila are genuine antique furnishings that include pieces from China and Europe, elaborate crystal type chandeliers, an antique piano and harp, historic Chinese ceramics, religious pictures, Persian rugs and other household fittings. The artwork of the house is also extraordinary and eye catching to behold.
Travellers looking to enjoy the vibrancy of Manila should undoubtedly visit Casa Manila to glimpse the historic and ancient side of the city. Staying at a
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