Things to Do in Ermita, Manila
A center for finance, education, culture, and commerce in Manila, with a mix of business and entertainment activities. It features landmarks like the Manila Bay and is known for its nightlife and dining options along streets like Pedro Gil.
- Fort SantiagoCastle
- Manila Metropolitan TheaterTheater
- National Museum of Fine ArtsArt Museum
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Manila Metropolitan Theater
TheaterThis historic Art Deco building embellished with local tropical fruits had fallen into disrepair before a recent restoration.
Mehan Garden
★ 4.6 · 279Botanical GardenUrban green space & onetime colonial-era botanical garden with tree-lined paths & benches.
- Mon–Fri
- 7:30 AM – 8 PM
- Sat
- 8:30 AM – 9:30 PM
- Sun
- 7:30 AM – 8 PM
Manila Clock Tower
Historic LandmarkThis iconic clock tower is the largest in the Philippines.
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- 1Fort Santiago
- 2Manila Metropolitan Theater
- 3National Museum of Fine Arts
- 4Rizal Park
- 5National Museum of Natural History
- 6Mehan Garden
- 7Robinsons Place Manila
- 8SM City Manila
- 9Manila Clock Tower
- 10Manam
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