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Casa Manila

General Luna St. | Intramuros, Manila, Luzon, Philippines
2-527-4084
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Ranked #4 of 78 attractions in Manila
Type: Historic Sites, Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Religious Sites
Description: This replica of a mid-19th century house showcases the opulence of the former Filipino aristocracy.
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

I have been here several times but never grew tired of the atmosphere that Casa Manila brings. It's like being a time warped. You can catch a glimpse of Old Manila. It is located in Plaza San Luis and just across San Augustine Church. It is a must see when one decides to visit the Intramuros area. I only took... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

it's quite educative on how Philippines were living back in the past. the pathway in red carpet is too small so that a group of 50 you might have to queing long to see the casa. There is no aircond maybe it's the purpose to maintain the humidity due to the wood, from I heard from the guide, is a... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Not much info about why the actual building is there and where the stuff came from, but it's still a nice recreation of a rich person's place. In the middle of Intramuros and with a pleasant cafe.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

This is another MUST SEE in Intramuros especially if you like antiques. This house gives you a glimpse of what it was like to live RICH in Old Manila in those days. Did you know that they had side by side toilets so that they could converse and (...) at the same time?

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

Casa Manila is worth a visit when you are touring the Intramuros area. The entrance ticket is very reasonable and you can walk around the house and enjoy the antique furnishings and architecture. The house is small so you can see it in half an hour or so.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2013

i visited this place a few years back and it is good to see that they have added new items. kudos to the people who are maintaining it, you are doing a good job! i look forward to coming and visiting again.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

We stumbled on this museum/house as we were looking for lunch! It is well set out and gives a lovely idea of how the wealthier people lived. The guard was helpful and informative when we approached with a question.......maybe they should be a little more pro-active.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2013

across from the San Augustine church, this building houses a renovated house from an upper class family during the turn of the past century. You have access to the courtyard with a lovely fountain, and the grand stairs leading to the mezzanine with two bedrooms, an office and a foyer and the first story with the master bedroom, another bedroom,... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2013

The building has been quite well restored. There is a museum, restaurant and hotel as well. This is the place to go in intramural

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 December 2012

You can easily spend 3 ours here. Located in the plaza san luis complex of 8 heritage buildings, Casa Manila has a museum, 3 restaurants, souvenir shops and beautiful old time structures. A shrub growing out of the grey stone walls, a fountain inside the building, and a lot of artifacts that trace the history of this spot from where... More

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