App
Customer Support
Find Bookings
1 / 18
Mentioned in this post
4.4/5100 reviews | Museums
Manila
-62%
KWD 1.07
KWD 0.41
Details
Show more
Casa Manila is a Spanish-style house museum located in Intramuros, Manila, Philippines. It was built in 1981 by the order of Imelda Marcos, the former first lady of the country, to recreate the living conditions of the upper class Filipinos during the Spanish colonial era, especially in the late 19th century. The building of Casa Manila was designed by Filipino architect José Ma. Zaragoza, who was inspired by the “House of Don Severino Mendoza” in Biñan, Laguna. The building is a “bahay na bato”, a half-timbered, half-stone house, a traditional Philippine architecture influenced by Spain. It is characterized by the lower floor made of cement or stone and the upper floor made of wood, with wooden louver windows and shell glass (capiz windows). The museum is decorated with antique furniture from the colonial era, such as carved wooden beds, cabinets, tables, tableware, silverware, paintings and home decorations that reflect the luxury and lifestyle of the “Ilustrado” or upper-middle class Filipinos at that time. They often had connections to the Spanish government or were wealthy from trade. Casa Manila is located in the Plaza San Luis Complex, a collection of restored and rebuilt historic buildings to promote the preservation of traditional culture and tourism. Casa Manila is one of the major examples of the Intramuros Revival Project, carried out by the Intramuros Administration. A visit to Casa Manila offers a journey back in time to the colonial era. Visitors will learn about the lifestyle, family relationships, the role of domestic servants, and the traditional banquets of the Filipino upper class. Although it is a reconstruction of a later building, Casa Manila is valuable for preserving the culture, architecture, and understanding of Philippine history, especially the period when Spain had a great influence on the country’s politics, religion, language, and social structure. Today, Casa Manila is a major tourist attraction in Manila, visited by both local and international tourists. It has also been the setting for many period TV shows, documentaries, and dramas. It is an important destination for those who want to gain a deeper understanding of the cultural roots of the Filipino people during the colonial era.
người Thái
Popular Trip Moments
Take a tour of the old city of Intramuros, Manila 🇵🇭 | Get to know Manila at Casa Museum 🇵🇭 | Manila Cathedral, the ancient cathedral of Manila ⛪️ | 🏛️ Echoes of Power – Malacañang Palace, Manila | 🦁 Urban Wildlife Escape – Manila Zoo, Philippines | Historic morning walk in Intramuros! | Walking tour to Manila's finest spots! | Feeling lost in the city but feels homey | Intramuros: Walking Through Manila’s History | Intramuros: The Walled City of Manila | Come and Relaxed at Warming 📍Swiss Belhotel Blulane🇵🇭 | good value food | Fort Santiago: Echoes of history and inspiration of resilience! | Philippines | Impressions of visiting Fort Santiago | Manila's San Agustin Church: A Visit to Remember | Philippine National Museum of Anthropology Visit Experience | Philippine National Museum of Fine Arts Visit Experience | Red Planet Manila Bay | Manila, Philippines — The Most Beautiful Sunset I’ve Ever Caught! 🌇 | Manila, Philippines — No Snow, No Love… But Definitely a City Walk! | How I spent my 10 hours in Manila 🇵🇭 | A Day in Manila: Street Food, History, a | 1-Day Itinerary in Manila – A City of Contrasts & Colonial Charm | 🌆 Manila Diaries: Chaos, Culture & Charm 🇵🇭✨ | Manila Magic: Where Old Meets Bold | Explore Manila: The Heartbeat of the Philippines | Okada Manila: Where Luxury Meets Entertainment | Luxury Beyond Limits: Explore Okada Manila
Recommended Attractions at Popular Destinations
Popular Attractions in Bangkok | Popular Attractions in Manila | Popular Attractions in Tokyo | Popular Attractions in Taipei | Popular Attractions in Hong Kong | Popular Attractions in Seoul | Popular Attractions in Kuala Lumpur | Popular Attractions in Los Angeles | Popular Attractions in Shanghai | Popular Attractions in New York | Popular Attractions in Shenzhen | Popular Attractions in Osaka | Popular Attractions in Singapore | Popular Attractions in London | Popular Attractions in Guangzhou | Popular Attractions in San Francisco | Popular Attractions in Beijing | Popular Attractions in Macau | Popular Attractions in Bali | Popular Attractions in Jakarta | Popular Attractions in Paris | Popular Attractions in Ho Chi Minh City | Popular Attractions in Istanbul | Popular Attractions in Phuket | Popular Attractions in Chicago | Popular Attractions in Seattle | Popular Attractions in Toronto | Popular Attractions in Orlando | Popular Attractions in Cebu | Popular Attractions in Chiang Mai
Popular Restaurants in Manila
The Aristocrat Restaurant | Emerald Garden | Barbara's Heritage Restaurant | Ilustrado Restaurant | Uno Seafood Wharf Palace | Dads world buffet | New Toho Food Center | Bistro Remedios | Sky Deck View Bar | Dong Bei Dumplings | Ristorante Delle Mitre | Mang Inasal | Raffaele Woodfired Pizza, The Bayleaf Hotel | LI LI | Century Seafood Restaurant | Market Cafe | The Original Salido Restaurant | Mei Sum Tea House | Patio de Conchita Restaurant | Cafe Adriatico | Sincerity - Lucky Chinatown | Gerry's Robinsons Place Ermita (Gerry's Grill) | Tanabe Japanese Restaurant | Salazar Bakery | Ramon Lee's Panciteria | Café Ilang-Ilang | Makan Makan Asian Food Village | Max’s Restaurant | Cowboy Grill Mabini | Shawarma Snack Center
Popular Ranked Lists
Top 10 Premium Hotels near Williamson County | Top 10 Luxury Hotels near Calasiao | Top 50 Luxury Hotels near Costa Occidental | Top 50 Must-Visit Restaurants in Shenzhen | Popular Best Things to Do in Zhongshan | Popular Premium Hotels in Alghero | Top 10 Premium Hotels near Ajibata | Popular Luxury Hotels in Erdene | Popular Best Things to Do in Jishou | Popular Best Things to Do in Zhaotong | Top 50 Must-Visit Restaurants in Bali | Top 50 Must-Visit Restaurants in Vancouver | Popular Luxury Hotels Near Pirmam | Popular Best Things to Do in Sheyang | Top 50 Must-Visit Restaurants in Ningbo | Top 50 Must-Visit Restaurants in Zhuhai | Top 20 Best Things to Do in Ottawa | Top 10 Luxury Hotels near Sam Son | Popular Premium Hotels in Howard County | Top 50 Must-Visit Restaurants in Madrid | Top 50 Must-Visit Restaurants in Frankfurt | Top 10 Trending Attractions in Bali | Popular Premium Hotels in Tehran | Top 50 Must-Visit Restaurants in Chongqing | Top 50 Must-Visit Restaurants in Changsha | Top 50 Must-Visit Restaurants in Hangzhou | Popular Best Things to Do in Qinzhou | Popular Premium Hotels in Alameda County | Top 10 Best Things to Do in Luzhou | Top 50 Must-Visit Restaurants in Kunming
About
Payment Methods
Our Partners
Copyright © 2025 Trip.com Travel Singapore Pte. Ltd. All rights reserved
Site Operator: Trip.com Travel Singapore Pte. Ltd.
Site Operator: Trip.com Travel Singapore Pte. Ltd.