Our guide explained that the Casa was residence to an affluent Filipino family during the period of Spanish colonialism. Wonderful historic building complex with architecture displaying the Spanish influence. The house showcases the former lifestyle of the residents with elaborate decor including gilded furniture, chandeliers, carved traceries, ceramics, a carved bed, Kama ni Ah-Tay, named after the artisan that carved it, and so many more treasures. We could easily have spent a half day here rather than the rushed and perfunctory visit with a tour.

Casa Manila is a recreation of a home of an affluent Filipino family during the late Spanish colonial period. The decor is late 19th century when the furnishings were sourced from Europe and China, as was the fashion at the time. So shiny with all the polished wood! And it cost a whole $2 AUD for entry – bargain! I am a big fan of seeing the ‘upstairs/downstairs’ comparison, and this casa also showed the kitchen and lavatory, which is always interesting! We visited on our own rather than with a tour, which meant we could take our time, taking pictures as we went. A visit to Casa Manila is time well spent. BONTAKS TRAVELS

Casa Manila is located near San Agustin Church and it is a replica of Spanish colonial mansion and a museum wherein you can see the lifestyle of an affluent Filipino family during the Spanish colonial period. The entrance fee is really affordable. You may get your tickets in the entrance of the Casa or you may also book via Klook using my discount code KRISTINEMAEBKLOOK.

We stopped here as part of a larger tour of Old Manila. It was an old three story Spanish style home for the wealthy. We had a tour guide who pointed out many interesting details. Otherwise, you might not know what you were looking at as there were no signs.