The most beautiful religious buildings Manila

Built between 1571 and 1607, it is the oldest stone church in the country. A pure baroque jewel of the colonial era, it has been damaged many times by various earthquakes and the bombings of 1945. Inside, one can admire its trompe l'oeil paintings made in the ^19th century by Italian artists. The four panels of its beautiful wooden door depict the life of Saint Augustine. Miguel López de Legazpi is buried in a tomb near the main altar. In 1993, UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site.

Located in the heart of Intramuros, the Basilica-Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is the seat of the Diocese of Manila. The current structure is a reconstruction as it was partially destroyed during World War II (in fact, it is the seventh version since the original structure was built in 1571). Filipinos still remember the visit of Pope Francis in 2015 who celebrated mass here. Its dome is huge and its stained glass windows tell the story of Christianization. Many weddings are celebrated here every weekend.

Founded in 1586, it is very popular. This church was originally built in bamboo and nipa by Franciscan missionaries. Its current structure dates from 1930. It is known throughout the country for the celebration of the Black Nazarene, a statue of Christ that is said to perform miracles. The festival is attended by millions of people every year. The Quiapo district, one of the oldest in Manila, is also inhabited by a large Muslim population, hence the presence of the Great Golden Mosque and the Green Mosque.

It was built in the ^16th century and rebuilt in the ^19th. It is a building of Muslim and Baroque architecture and is one of the oldest churches outside the walled city. It was founded by Augustinian monks in honor of Nuestra Señora de los Remedios. Even today, mothers of sick children come to implore Our Lady of the Remedios and light candles for their children. In 2023, the church, which is over 400 years old, was declared a "cultural asset of significance" by the National Museum of the Philippines.

Built around 1596 by Dominican friars, it is a perfect example of Spanish colonial architecture. It was severely damaged during the Second World War, but was restored in 1972. Only a few foundations and the octagonal tower of the bell tower are reminiscent of the original structure. This church located in the heart of Binondo district has a special importance in the Catholic history of the country since San Lorenzo Ruiz, the first Filipino saint canonized in 1987, was formed here. Both the church and the plaza are named after him.