Ayala Center, Makati, Philippines
The Ayala Center is a multi-functional commercial development owned by the Ayala land in Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines. The center is used for recreational activities, shopping, dining, and sometimes concert venues. The development started in 1988, with a few shopping boutiques and during 1991, the Ayala Center Makati expanded over 50 hectares of incredible facilities. With its new upgraded technology and a few more expansion. The center already has its shopping and restaurant arcades, large hotel chains, three department stores, and the infamous Ayala Museum, which primarily exhibits most of Philippine history, art, and culture. Inside the center are shopping malls like Glorietta, Greenbelt and The Link.
Many tourists are fond of visiting Makati Avenue where there are a handful of parks and museums to kill their time for. The Ayala Museum is a six-story building that houses ethnographic and archaeological exhibitions from the Filipino cultures. This establishment was founded in 1967, where it commits to showing both ethnicity and contemporary arts. Just across the building is the Ayala Triangle Gardens, a 2-hectare landscape and became a focal point of many social and entertainment events. This area is also home to the Old Nielsen Tower and the Makati Stock Exchange Building. For a high-quality budgeted hotel, Prince Plaza II Hotel seems to be a good place to stay. It has modernized rooms with a kitchenette and a private bathroom. They also provide a good variety of free Filipino breakfast daily, a fitness gym, and a rooftop pool. Raffles Makati and Fairmont Makati, Manila are also great accommodations to consider. Visit nearby city of Quezon City for more sites to enjoy.
