Malate Church: A Sixteenth Century Marvel in Modern Day Manila

Aug. 11, 2012 - PRLog -- Interested in visiting a 400 year-old church smacked in the middle of a metropolis? Drop by Malate Church when you’re in Manila. It’s near Roxas Boulevard and Remedios Circle, so you can do a quick visit or take some pictures if you get bored with all the urban entertainment. If you want to know more about this church that has survived Japanese bombings, torrential typhoons and the wear and tear of time read the article “Malate Church: A Historical Landmark” below.

Malate Church is one of Manila’s oldest standing buildings, and one of the oldest churches in the Philippines. Not the largest or most ornate church in the city, Malate Church is famous for its complex facade and impressive history. With its classic Baroque style and location facing Manila Bay, Malate Church is an iconic figure in a city that is rich in Catholic Churches.

Malate Church was originally built in 1588, and is still in service today. The building has taken a few blows in its history. A Typhoon in 1868 destroyed the church completely, and the church was rebuilt in the same location. During World War II, the church took severe structural damage. Malate Church was restored in the 1950’s its current state, but the church still retains the same stone facade and baroque styling that it exuded in the 16th century.

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