Intramuros: The Churches & Cathedrals

📍San Agustin Church & The Manila Cathedral, Intramuros
Also visited the popular churches found within the former walled city. Key tidbits:

• San Agustin Church: oldest stone church in PH. It had withstood many earthquakes and even the Battle of Manila during WWII. Baroque architecture with trompe-loeil ceiling paintings (making it look like 3D when it’s actually flat!)

• The Manila Cathedral: the premier church & seat of Archbishop of Manila. Built in 1581, but had been destroyed & rebuilt multiple times due to earthquake, fires and wars (a “fake old” structure). A Romanesque Revival with stunning stained glass windows. Loads of celebrity weddings happen here!

Both look stunning at nighttime too.Read more