Santa Cruz Church

There are 3 bridges from the left bank of the Pasig River in this area. One is Jones Bridge which takes you to Binondo. Another is Mac Arthur Bridge which takes you to Santa Cruz Church. The 3rd is Quezon Bridge which will take you to Quiapo Church.

A Blast From Our Colonial Past

April 13th 2011
While its Asian neighbors have temples and pagodas, the Philippine landscape is dotted with heritage Churches. A legacy from its Spanish colonizers for nearly 400 years. Indeed, much of the history of the Philippines can be gleaned from the Catholic Churches spread all over the archipelago, many dating back to the 16th - 18th century. If you are spending a couple of days in Manila before heading ... read more

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The Philippine Islands became a Spanish colony during the 16th century; they were ceded to the US in 1898 following the Spanish-American War. In 1935 the Philippines became a self-governing commonwealth. Manuel QUEZON was elected President and was ta... ... read more

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