Heritage Sunday: Sunset at the Met

It's like seeing an old lady, sitting on her chair and thinking, ' The wrinkles on her face only show how rough time has been, but her beauty still shines through'.

That's how I felt whenever I used to pass by the Metropolitan Theater on my way to school. I deeply wished I saw it in all its Art Deco glory.

The last part of the Royal Postage Heritage Tour was a sunset view atop this magnificent structure and a look into its interior.

The Manila City Hall

Train

Lyceum of the Philippines University

Metropolitan Theater

Architect: Juan M. Arellano
Location: Manila                               
Capacity: 1670

My little architecture-fangirl heart was filled with much joy seeing the insides, I don't have much photos to share, it was dark and my pop-up flash was no use. But at the end of it I just felt this sadness at the Met's current state.

Restorations are still ongoing, though slow and barely recognized. One could only hope to see this building brought back to life any time soon.

This ends my entries on the Royal Postal Heritage Tour. If you have time, do sign up for it and donate some cash for the restoration of the Met.