Philippines’ historic walled city to rise again
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MANILA — After enduring wars, earthquakes, fires and poverty-driven neglect, the walled city of Intramuros that makes up the Philippine capital’s historic center may rise again as a tourist attraction.
Government planners see the Unesco World Heritage listed but famously dilapidated site becoming one of Manila’s biggest drawcards, similar to Singapore’s Clarke Quay but with the added color of centuries of history.
“We’re going to make this the ‘in’ place to be,” said Intramuros Administration chief Jose Capistrano.
“It will be a living Intramuros with tabernas and tapas,” he said, referring to Spanish-style restaurants and their signature finger snacks.
Eventually, the administration hopes to have fireworks displays and light shows projected on the structure’s six-meter (20-foot) high walls at night, Capistrano told reporters..... MORE
Source: The Daily Tribune
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