another church that's worth visiting is Malate church.
This is the main facade of the church, also a Baroque-style with a blend of Muslim architecture.
It has Solomonic columns on the second story. But, unlike other Baroque churches at that time, it has no *belfry* standing on either of its side.
*belfry - space for bells: the part of a church steeple or a tower in which bells are hung
This church was built originally on this spot in the sixteenth century by the Augustinians, It is dedicated to Nuestra Senora de Remedios (”Our Lady of Remedies”), the patroness of women in childbirth.
I have shown a partial side of the church before and i wish to show you more of its interior.
Inside it has good ventilation and spectacular stained glass etching depicting the life of Jesus Christ.
Whenever i go downtown, i make sure i visit Binondo Church.
After all, this is where i was baptized.
I'm always fascinated at its structure and its interior.
Its gilded and marble columns, beautiful fresco paintings, baroque inspired interior and how it was restored and preserved.
Upon posting this today... i googled some surprising facts about this churchs' history.
Binondo Church has changed a lot through the years...
Its history has overcome wars, natural calamities and colonization..
Its name has been changed time and time again.This is one of the oldest churches to date... since 1596. Founded by Dominican Priests.
Its original name was Our lady of the most holy rosary parish or the Minor Basilica and National Shrine of San Lorenzo Ruiz.
One of its significant early architects was Domingo de la Cruz González.
It has a Spanish and European Baroque style more or less, inspired by the St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.
The octagonal bell tower on top of the altar however, is the only significant remaining part of the original structure.
Malate Church is one of the oldest churches here in Manila.
