Manila - Ancient walls and ruins of Intramuros

The wall that encircles to Intramuros was first begun in 1584 by Governor Santiago de Vero to protect the Spanish colonials from the natives and was six years in construction. Originally it was surrounded by a moat but it was filled by the US in 1904 to reduce malaria. Over the years the wall fell into disrepair with many of the stones taken and used to build other structures in the new city. Today an extensive renovation project has restored much of the wall to its ancient glory and the area surrounding has been used mainly for recreational purposes with several tennis courts, a golf course and park areas.

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