San Agustin Church & Museum
Built by the Spaniards in 1586 and was completed in 1606, considered to be the oldest stone church in the Philippines. With the church facade that is baroque in style, it was adorned by Fu Dogs, a feature that makes this church so unique, meaning that Chinese also have a prominent influence to the Spaniards during those times. Once inside, the very first thing that will catch your attention is the artistically designed interiors. Its trompe l'oeil murals on its ceiling and walls survived major earthquakes and the Second World War. The church has fourteen side chapels which also serves as burial sites to some of the prominent residents of Manila. Still under the care of the Augustinians, a museum showcasing antique artifacts is located adjacent to the church itself.
HOW TO GET THERE:
****from the CARRIEDO LRT STATION, take a walk to the front of the Sta. Cruz Church. Take a jeepney that goes to "pier", this jeepney will pass directly in front of the Cathedral. Plaza Roma is just in front. Walk straight at Gen Luna at the right side of the Cathedral, the church and museum is just three blocks away. ****if you are on a walking trip, from the CENTRA LRT STATION, walk pass the Manila City Hall take the pedestrian underpass and enter the gate through the walled city of Intramuros. At the left before the entrance is Revellin De Recoletos and at the right is Baluarte de Dilao which is accesible once inside the wall. Walk straight Victoria St. at the right side of the Manila High School,a block away after turning right at Gen. Luna is the church.
Built by the Spaniards in 1586 and was completed in 1606, considered to be the oldest stone church in the Philippines. With the church facade that is baroque in style, it was adorned by Fu Dogs, a feature that makes this church so unique, meaning that Chinese also have a prominent influence to the Spaniards during those times. Once inside, the very first thing that will catch your attention is the artistically designed interiors. Its trompe l'oeil murals on its ceiling and walls survived major earthquakes and the Second World War. The church has fourteen side chapels which also serves as burial sites to some of the prominent residents of Manila. Still under the care of the Augustinians, a museum showcasing antique artifacts is located adjacent to the church itself.
HOW TO GET THERE:
****from the CARRIEDO LRT STATION, take a walk to the front of the Sta. Cruz Church. Take a jeepney that goes to "pier", this jeepney will pass directly in front of the Cathedral. Plaza Roma is just in front. Walk straight at Gen Luna at the right side of the Cathedral, the church and museum is just three blocks away. ****if you are on a walking trip, from the CENTRA LRT STATION, walk pass the Manila City Hall take the pedestrian underpass and enter the gate through the walled city of Intramuros. At the left before the entrance is Revellin De Recoletos and at the right is Baluarte de Dilao which is accesible once inside the wall. Walk straight Victoria St. at the right side of the Manila High School,a block away after turning right at Gen. Luna is the church.
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