Manila Cathedral

Manila Cathedral

Roman Catholic basilica at the Plaza de Roma in Manila City
Manila Cathedral - Roman Catholic basilica at the Plaza de Roma in Manila City

Location: 

Sto. Tomas, Intramuros, Manila, 1002 Metro Manila, Philippines

Duration: 

Monday, May 29, 2017

Journey: 

Philippines Islands: a getaway from Metro Manila

Personal highlights

  1. Manila Cathedral: founded in 1571, current building was only completed in 1958
  2. Full Name: Minor Basilica and Metropolitan Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
  3. Plaza de Roma: green square in front of the Cathedral with an interesting arts exhibition
  4. Religion: 80% of all Filipinos are Catholic, that is more than Switzerland (70% Christians)
  5. Intramuros: Manila's old city, surrounded by a thick wall and defensive fortifications

Image sources

  1. Manila Cathedral from outside
  2. Artwork at the Plaza de Roma
  3. Holy Mary in the Manila Cathedral
  4. Statue and coloured windows
  5. Hallway of the Manila Cathedral

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