Tag: Manila-Acapulco Galleon Trade

  One of East Asia’s Oldest Cities The tourist may not realize it, yet Manila is one of East Asia’s oldest cities. Manila’s documented history dates back to 1571 when Spanish conquistadors headed by Miguel Lopez de Legazpi seized possession of the city. This from its last pre-Hispanic monarch, Rajah Sulayman. Intramuros They demolished the village and replaced it with the fortified city of Intramuros. As a result, Manila became the new colony’s capital. Outside…
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