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Binondo Church
At the northern end of Paredes St stands the bell tower of Binondo Church , an unusual octagonal structure dating back to 1596. The rest of the church is a modern replacement for war damage. Inside there is a lurid statue of a bloody Jesus that would do Mel Gibson proud. Inspirational banners include 'Support the Seminarians!' The plaza out front is being reborn.
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Ermita Church
Ermita Church, a modern construction that replaced the original hermitage destroyed during WWII, is home to the widely venerated Nuestra Señora de Guia (Our Lady of Guidance). Legend has it that this richly robed image of the Virgin Mary was found by Legazpi on the evening of 19 May 1571, the day the Spanish forces took over Manila.
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Golden Mosque
The Golden Mosque, erected on a site where a hotel named Globo de Oro used to stand, serves the growing Muslim community that has settled in the vicinity.
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Malate Church
Malate Church houses a greatly revered image of the Virgin Mary, called Nuestra Señora de Remedios (Our Lady of Remedies). It was first built in 1588; this version dates from the 1860s.
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Manila Cathedral
The Manila Cathedral was destroyed in WWII, but the present edifice, erected in 1951, looks suitably ancient with its weathered Romanesque façade and graceful cupola. This is actually the sixth church on the site opposite the Plaza de Roma. Inside are a gilded altar, a 4500-pipe organ and rosette windows with beautiful stained glass.
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Quiapo Church
Quiapo Church is a 1933 replacement of an older structure destroyed by fire. Its cream-coloured edifice is designed along baroque lines and the church is one of Manila's best-known landmarks. A Catholic parish since 1586, Quiapo is the home of the Black Nazarene, an image of Christ believed to be miraculous. The life-size statue, carved from ebony, was first brought to Quiapo in 1767. Twice a year the greatly revered image is carried on the shoulders of thousands of frenzied devotees in one of Manila's biggest religious festivals, the Black Nazarene Procession.
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San Agustin Church & Museum
The San Agustin Church was the only building left intact after the destruction of Intramuros. Built between 1587 and 1606, it is the oldest church in the Philippines. The present structure is actually the third to stand on the site, and has weathered seven major earthquakes, as well as the Battle of Manila. It's an active church and much in demand for weddings and other ceremonies.
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San Sebastian Church
At the top of Hidalgo St, your attention will be caught by the soaring spires of San Sebastian Church, a Gothic structure that is actually constructed of prefabricated steel. The jewel-like interior is accentuated with lovely stained-glass windows.
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Santa Cruz Church
From the southeastern end of Ongpin St, you can see a classic European-style fountain, behind which stands the Santa Cruz Church. A church was first erected here in 1608 to minister to the swelling ranks of Chinese Christian converts, but the present edifice only dates back to 1957, after its predecessor was destroyed in WWII.
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Seng Guan Buddhist Temple
The Seng Guan Buddhist Temple is the centre for Manila's Buddhist community. It's not pretty but it is big.
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