National Geographic Traveller (UK)

14 HOURSIN MANILA

MORNING

Begin by renting a bamboo bike and exploring the walled city of Intramuros, Manila’s seat of government during Spanish colonial rule. At its heart is Manila Cathedral, designed by Fernando Ocampo. Its pineapple finials are said to represent the death and rebirth of Christ but could apply to the structure itself: first built

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