Taft Avenue, Manila

Name: Taft Avenue
Address: 875 A Estrada St. Malate, Manila, Manila, Philippines

#143 among attractions in Manila

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Taft Avenue is a major road in the south of Metro Manila. It passes through three cities in the metropolis: Manila, Pasay and Parañaque. The road was named after the former Governor-General of the Philippines and U.S. President, William Howard Taft; the Philippines was a former commonwealth territory of the United States in the first half of the 20th century. The avenue is a component of National Route 170, a secondary road in the Philippine highway network, and anchors R-2 of the Manila arterial road network. It was previously designated as N1 in the old route numbering system. ()

Coordinates: 14°33'51"N, 120°59'38"E

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875 A Estrada St. Malate, ManilaMalateManila Philippines

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Taft Avenue – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Star City, Manila Zoo, Metropolitan Museum of Manila, Jesus Is Lord Church Worldwide.

0.8 miSW
Amusement park
Star City, Pasay
21 min walk • Star City is a 35,000 m² amusement park in Pasay, Philippines. It is located in the reclaimed area of the Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex, part of Bay City.
0.4 miW
Zoo, Park, Outdoor activities
Manila Zoo, Manila
11 min walk • Manila Zoo, an urban oasis nestled in the heart of Manila, Philippines, stands as a cherished recreational spot for both locals and tourists. Founded in 1959, this 5.5-hectare park serves as a sanctuary for a variety of animal species and a green lung for the bustling...
0.5 miW
Museum, Art museum
Metropolitan Museum of Manila, Manila
14 min walk • The Metropolitan Museum of Manila, fondly referred to as the Met, stands as a cultural stronghold in the heart of the Philippines' bustling capital city. Established in 1976, the museum is a beacon of art and history, dedicated to collecting, studying, and presenting...
~1990 ftNW
Church
Jesus Is Lord Church Worldwide, Manila
10 min walk • Jesus Is Lord Church Worldwide, or more commonly known as Jesus Is Lord Church, is a Christian megachurch based in the Philippines.
~610 ftE
Theater, Art Deco architecture
Saint Cecilia's Hall, Manila
3 min walk • Saint Cecilia's Hall is a concert hall in Manila, Philippines. Opened in 1932, it is attached to St. Scholastica's College, Manila and is a noted example of Art Deco architecture.
0.5 miW
Forts and castles
Fort San Antonio Abad, Manila
13 min walk • Fort San Antonio Abad is a fortification located in the Malate district of the City of Manila completed in 1584 during the Spanish Colonial Period in the Philippines.
0.7 miNW
Square, Park
Plaza Rajah Sulayman, Manila
19 min walk • Plaza Rajah Sulayman, also known as Rajah Sulayman Park, is a public square in Malate, Manila. It is bounded by Roxas Boulevard to the west, San Andres Street to the south, and Remedios Street to the north. The plaza is considered the center of Malate as it fronts the Malate Church, the main church of the district.
0.8 miN
Street
Quirino Avenue, Manila
21 min walk • President Elpidio Quirino Avenue, more commonly known as Quirino Avenue, is a 6-10 lane divided highway in Manila, Philippines.
0.6 miNW
Street, Park
Remedios Circle, Manila
17 min walk • Remedios Circle, also known as the Plaza de la Virgen de los Remedios, Remedios Rotonda, and Rotary Circle, is a traffic circle in Malate, Manila in the Philippines, serving as the intersection between Remedios Street, Jorge Bocobo Street and Adriatico Street.
0.9 miNW
Universities and schools
St. Paul University Manila, Manila
23 min walk • The St. Paul University Manila, also referred to as SPUM or SPU Manila, is a private, Catholic coeducational university. It was previously an all-girls' school and turned co-ed beginning school year 2005-2006.
0.7 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
Aliw Theater, Pasay
19 min walk • The Aliw Theater is an events venue in Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines. It is located in the Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex, adjacent to the Star City amusement park and the Manila Broadcasting Company.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Taft Avenue?

Nearby attractions include St. La Salle Hall, Manila (1 min walk), Chapel of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Manila (1 min walk), De La Salle University, Manila (3 min walk), Saint Cecilia's Hall, Manila (3 min walk).

How to get to Taft Avenue by public transport?

The nearest stations to Taft Avenue:

Light rail

Vito Cruz • Lines: 1 (2 min walk)
Quirino • Lines: 1 (12 min walk)

Bus

De La Salle University - Manila • Lines: 403 (2 min walk)
Vito Cruz • Lines: 17, 39, 6, T3138 (3 min walk)

Train

Vito Cruz (16 min walk)
San Andres (19 min walk)