Manila is the capital of the Philippines and its historic, cultural, and commercial heart, situated on the eastern shore of Manila Bay on Luzon island. The walled city of Intramuros, built by the Spanish in 1571, contains Fort Santiago, San Agustin Church (the oldest stone church in the country), and cobblestone streets that evoke the colonial era. Beyond history, Manila is a city of contrasts — from the skyscrapers of Bonifacio Global City and Makati to the chaotic street life of Divisoria and the waterfront promenade of Roxas Boulevard.