The facade of Casa Manila inspired by colonial architecture along Calle Real del Palacio
(Gen. Luna Street) marks this historical site.
It's a perfect example of how the "Ilustrados" used to live.
"Ilustrado" is a term for affluent and educated Filipinos residing in grand houses like this
during the spanish period.
Renee of Rochester commented yesterday, that the place looks a bit gothic, and i have to agree,
it does look like one, the signage tells it all. 
outside looking in leads to this pocket courtyard that i showed you the other day.
The main door of this structure still looks dated.
(notice the brass door handle on the right.)
and this is one of the guards upstairs dressed as "guardia civil",
that's what they call it in those days,
He saw me with the camera and at first, playing peek-ah-boo with me on the window and then
the next thing i know, he was waving and smiling at me. ( and look they're two of them! ^0^)
The guard probably noticed how cute you were ;D I'm loving all your photos of Casa Manila! Especially that wooden sign...wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThese are great. That red door shot, LOVE! I like how you have captured your male admirers!
ReplyDeleteI would love to revisit the place.
ReplyDeleteI wonder how it must have been to live here for an Ilustrado. Much the same, yet so very different.
ReplyDeleteThe red door looks inviting and the interior courtyard even cooler.Great photos.
ReplyDeleteI love this museum and that old sign hanging by chains is wonderful.
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Cheers.
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Forgot to add, I see you have given me an award too - thank you so much Arabesque, I will note it with tomorrow's photo.
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The shot of the doors within doors is superb and shot of the smiling natives is even better.
ReplyDeleteThe door knocker is fascinating too. The posing guards made me smile.
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