National Museum of Fine Arts

Manila


This proud museum contains many of the Philippines’ signature works of art, including Juan Luna’s seminal Spoliarium, a colossal painting that provides harsh commentary on Spanish rule. It’s in the old Congress building designed by Daniel Burnham.


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