Boulevard in Manila

     When I was a kid my great grandfather took us to the Boulevard for swimming and sightseeing. The Boulevard is settled near the bay and most people enjoy going there because the water is really clean and inviting.

     The “Bay View” that we know before has a different name now, it is now called Roxas Boulevard or just Boulevard. Surprisingly, many people adore this place because it is one of the many tourists attractions here in Manila. Here are some of the tourists spot that you can find along Roxas Boulevard.

Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP)

     The Cultural Center is the country’s premier performing venue for stage plays and concerts. The Cultural Center of the Philippines is know as CCP and other tourist spots are all around it.

PICC

     It is used for Seminars and Graduation or special functions of various organizations in the Philippines

Folk Arts Theater

     It is used for graduation and mini-concerts

Westin Philippine Plaza

     This hotel is used by local residents and foreigners who wishes to be near the Manila Bay view

Star City

     It’s a recreational and commercial site located at the left side of Cultural Center of the Philippines. This amusement center was built to take pleasure in leisure activities with kids and their respective parents.

Seaside Restaurants

      They are located at the left side of the Boulevard after passing the CCP. This site is best to look at and appreciate in the evening because that is the time they will open for business. This is the most romantic place in the Boulevard wherein you can dine and have a view of the famed Manila Sunset.

     Many Filipinos and even foreigners are delighted to have it modernized because it helps them to relax after a long day of stressful activities.

An Original essay by Patricia Nicole
September 7, 2004