Marikina Attractions
Marikina City
The City of Marikina (Filipino: Lungsod ng Marikina) is known as the Shoe Capital of the Philippines" (also the "Shoe Capital of Asia").
Marikina was given the title the "Shoe Capital of the Philippines", because of its notable shoe industry. Shoemakers in the city recently finished creating the world's largest pair of shoes and it was only recently that the Guinness Book of Records recognized this feat. The Shoe Museum in the city is also the home of the famous shoes of the former First Lady Imelda Marcos.
LOCATION: One of the multi-awarded cities of the Philippines, Marikina City is located in the eastern part of Metro Manila. Situated on the plain of the Marikina River Valley, it is bounded on the north by the town of San mateo in Rizal Province, on the east by Antipolo City, on the south by Pasig City and the town of Cainta in the province of Rizal, on the west by Quezon City. It has a total land area of 21.5 square kilometers, slightly smaller than Manila. Marikina City is part of the Metro Luzon Super Region (also known as the Urban Beltway).
REASON: At present, the shoe industry has become a pride of the country and a boost to the growth of its economy. The city also now boasts of hosting other big companies, multinationals and local, as well as leading exporting firms. Numerous banks, land development firms, residential realty, business center, industrial centers, commercial centers, information and communication technology centers, hotels and condominiums is also boasts the city that Marikina rapidly into a highly urbanized city in a short time. Marikina City today is a multi-awarded metropolitan city, often cited for its vibrant economy, a highly-skilled and literate work force, an involved and enlightened business community, environmental awareness, people discipline and a responsive local government that puts a premium on governance, sustainable urban development and public service.
Brief History
Spanish Period The
The City of Marikina (Filipino: Lungsod ng Marikina) is known as the Shoe Capital of the Philippines" (also the "Shoe Capital of Asia").
Marikina was given the title the "Shoe Capital of the Philippines", because of its notable shoe industry. Shoemakers in the city recently finished creating the world's largest pair of shoes and it was only recently that the Guinness Book of Records recognized this feat. The Shoe Museum in the city is also the home of the famous shoes of the former First Lady Imelda Marcos.
LOCATION: One of the multi-awarded cities of the Philippines, Marikina City is located in the eastern part of Metro Manila. Situated on the plain of the Marikina River Valley, it is bounded on the north by the town of San mateo in Rizal Province, on the east by Antipolo City, on the south by Pasig City and the town of Cainta in the province of Rizal, on the west by Quezon City. It has a total land area of 21.5 square kilometers, slightly smaller than Manila. Marikina City is part of the Metro Luzon Super Region (also known as the Urban Beltway).
REASON: At present, the shoe industry has become a pride of the country and a boost to the growth of its economy. The city also now boasts of hosting other big companies, multinationals and local, as well as leading exporting firms. Numerous banks, land development firms, residential realty, business center, industrial centers, commercial centers, information and communication technology centers, hotels and condominiums is also boasts the city that Marikina rapidly into a highly urbanized city in a short time. Marikina City today is a multi-awarded metropolitan city, often cited for its vibrant economy, a highly-skilled and literate work force, an involved and enlightened business community, environmental awareness, people discipline and a responsive local government that puts a premium on governance, sustainable urban development and public service.
Brief History
Spanish Period The