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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Manila

15 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Manila, Philippines

Updated January 26, 2026
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San Sebastian Church

Manila, Philippines

San Sebastian Church

A church made of steel.
Classic Filipino dishes get a modern makeover here.

Parañaque, Philippines

Linamnam

Feast on contemporary Filipino cuisine in a chef’s backyard.
Temporary Burial Site of Rizal on Paco Cemetery.

Manila, Philippines

Paco Park Cemetery

The cemetery was built for the Spanish colonial elite, but its most famous residents were all buried in unmarked graves.
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Closer look of the clock tower.

Manila, Philippines

Manila Clock Tower

This iconic clock tower is the largest in the Philippines.
Forest park entrance

Manila, Philippines

Arroceros Forest Park

Known as Manila's "last lung," this park used to house a market, garrison, and various government buildings.
Lagusnilad (Manila City Hall Underpass)

Manila, Philippines

Lagusnilad (Manila City Hall Underpass)

Once a crime hotspot, this refurbished underpass is now home to a bookstore and a mural celebrating the history of Manila.
Facade of the Manila Metropolitan theater

Manila, Philippines

Manila Metropolitan Theater

This historic Art Deco building embellished with local tropical fruits had fallen into disrepair before a recent restoration.
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Classic Filipino dishes get a modern makeover here.

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Linamnam

Feast on contemporary Filipino cuisine in a chef’s backyard.
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