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PUBLISHED August 15, 2016

PHOTOS | WORDS BY MARIANO SAYNO

You will be amazed by the beauty and elegance of Casa Manila! Step into a living museum that showcases 19th century-style luxury and elegance. Admire imported furniture, chandeliers, carved tracery, and glided furniture. Explore the wide stone-paved passageway and courtyard paved with Chinese granite. You will be able to experience Filipino culture and history in a unique way.

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Casa Manila is a living museum that showcases Filipino family homes during the Spanish colonial period. Located in Intramuros, Manila, across the street from the San Agustin Church, Casa Manila offers an immersive experience into a time gone by.

 

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Experience 19th Century Luxury and Elegance at Casa Manila – Step Into a Living Museum and Explore Filipino Culture and History!

You will be amazed by the beauty and elegance of Casa Manila! Step into a living museum that showcases 19th century-style luxury and elegance. Admire imported furniture, chandeliers, carved tracery, and glided furniture. Explore the wide stone-paved passageway and courtyard paved with Chinese granite. You will be able to experience Filipino culture and history in a unique way.

PHOTOS | WORDS BY MARIANO SAYNO

PUBLISHED August 15, 2016

Casa Manila is a living museum that showcases Filipino family homes during the Spanish colonial period. Located in Intramuros, Manila, across the street from the San Agustin Church, Casa Manila offers an immersive experience into a time gone by.

 

Casa Manila is a living museum that showcases Filipino family homes during the Spanish colonial period. Located in Intramuros, Manila, across the street from the San Agustin Church, Casa Manila offers an immersive experience into a time gone by.

 

Casa Manila was designed and constructed in accordance to the original home found on Jaboneros Street in Binondo Chinatown, dating back to the 1850’s. Inside, you will find an exact replica of what a home looked like during the Spanish colonial period – from the furniture to the architectural detailing, every element is exactly like it would have been back then. 

 

Once inside the casa, you’ll be instantly captivated by the traditional 19th century architecture and elegant and luxurious furnishings, including imported furniture from both Europe and China. Along the wide stone-paved passageway known as the “zaguan“, visitors can admire the majestic chandeliers, finely carved tracery, Chinese ceramics, and glided furniture that line the walls.

 

At the far end of Casa Manila, visitors will find the Caballeriza, which during the Spanish colonial period in Intramuros, was the area where horses and carriages were kept. Today, on the other hand, it is the perfect spot for taking a selfie. 

 

The most prominent feature of Casa Manila is the courtyard, which is an integral part of Spanish architecture. It is paved with Chinese granite and is an example of the Moorish influence in Philippine architecture that dates back to the early Spanish colonial period. The courtyard’s elaborate stone flooring often provides visitors with the perfect opportunity to appreciate the Spanish-Filipino heritage of the house.

 

When you, step through the entrance of Casa Manila, you have the feeling of stepping back in time and witnessing the beauty of a cultural, architectural and historical landmark that stands out and remains intact to this day. A walk through Casa Manila is a wonderful opportunity to experience the beauty and craftsmanship of the Spanish- Filpino culture first hand.

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