Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Manila - Intramuros

This was in Manila, Philippines in the year 2007. This picture was taken in the old district of Intramuros. Intramuros is the oldest and a historic district in Manila. Also known as the the Walled City, Intramuros is a historic area of Manila. Its name in Latin, intramuros, literally means 'within the walls'. Districts beyond the walls of Manila were referred to as extramuros, literally 'outside the walls.' 

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