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Nearby Tourist Attractions

The Ayala Museum

(~750 m from Dusit Thani; 10-15 minute-walk)

The Ayala Museum, situated in Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines, is a privately managed institution operated by the Ayala Foundation. The museum’s extensive collection encompasses archaeological, ethnographic, historical, fine arts, numismatic, and ecclesiastical exhibits. Since its establishment in April 1967, the museum has been dedicated to promoting the exhibition of overseas collections and positioning contemporary Philippine art on the global stage. This commitment is achieved through a mutually beneficial partnership with local and international associates. The museum was recently reopened on December 4, 2021, following a two-year renovation period.

 

Rizal Park

(~7.1 km from Dusit Thani; approx. 1.5-hour drive at 9 AM)

Rizal Park, also known as Luneta Park or simply Luneta, is a historic urban park situated in Ermita, Manila. Named after the national hero of the Philippines, Dr. José Rizal, it is widely regarded as one of the largest urban parks in the Philippines, spanning an area of 58 hectares (140 acres). During the Spanish colonial period, the site on which the park is located was originally designated as Bagumbayan. Notably, the park is adjacent to the historic Walled City of Intramuros.

 

Fort Santiago

(~9.1 km from Dusit Thani; approx. 2-hour drive at 9 AM)

Fort Santiago, constructed in 1571, is a citadel or castle built by Spanish navigator and governor Miguel López de Legazpi for the newly established city of Manila in the Philippines. The defense fortress is situated within Intramuros, the fortified city of Manila. Fort Santiago holds significant historical importance in Manila. Several individuals perished in its prisons during the Spanish Empire and World War II. Notably, José Rizal, the Philippine national hero, was incarcerated here prior to his execution in 1896. The Rizal Shrine museum showcases memorabilia of the hero within its collection, and the fort incorporates, embedded into the ground in bronze, his footprints commemorating his final journey from his cell to the execution site.

 

Intramuros

(~8.3 km from Dusit Thani; approx. 1-hour and 50-minute drive at 9 AM)

Intramuros, literally meaning “within the walls” or “inside the walls,” is a historic walled area within the city of Manila, the capital of the Philippines. It is administered by the Intramuros Administration in collaboration with the city government of Manila. Intramuros encompasses a centuries-old historic district, entirely encircled by fortifications. During the Spanish Empire, it was considered the entirety of the City of Manila. Other towns and arrabales (suburbs) situated beyond the walls, which are now districts of Manila, were referred to as extramuros, Spanish for “outside the walls.” These were independent towns that were only incorporated into the city of Manila during the early 20th century.

 

The Manila Cathedral

(~8.7 km from Dusit Thani; approx. 2-hour drive at 9 AM)

The Manila Cathedral, a Roman Catholic basilica and cathedral church of the Archdiocese of Manila, is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary of the Immaculate Conception, the principal patroness of the Philippines.

Originally constructed in 1571 as a parish church under the Archdiocese of Mexico, it became a separate diocese on February 6, 1579, through the papal bull Illius Fulti Præsido by Pope Gregory XIII. The original structure dates from 1581, and its eighth building reconstruction was completed in 1958.

The basilica has received three Apostolic Visits from Popes Paul VI, John Paul II, and Francis. On April 27, 1981, Pope John Paul II elevated the shrine to the status of Minor Basilica through his motu proprio Quod Ipsum Manilensis.