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San Agustin Church

Gen Luna & Real Sts | Intramuros, Manila, Luzon 1002, Philippines
63 2 524 7141
Ranked #7 of 71 attractions in Manila
4.0 of 5 stars 52 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites, Architectural Buildings, History Museums, Art Museums
Description: This museum and courtyard gardens is one of the oldest stone churches in the country, having survived 2 fires and 7 earthquakes.
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Maynooth, Ireland
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

a genuinely old and beautiful church in the spanish style. it is worth a visit and one of the real gems of the old city More

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Melbourne, Australia
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Reviews in 55 cities Reviews in 55 cities
298 helpful votes 298 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

This iconic church is easily recognisable and quite a lovely sight. Inside the church is huge and is very peaceful and nicely decorated. It was a pity about the touts harassing tourists outside the church – it really took away from the scene. A lovely church and an interesting site in Intramuros. More

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London, United Kingdom
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012
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Went for a visit & ended up gatecrashing a very beautiful wedding. More

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Manila, Philippines
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012
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The facade maybe not pretentious, but the interiors are astonishing and left me awed. Juan Luna" remains is located in one of the crypt inside the basilics. More

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Quezon City, Philippines
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012
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One of the historical places in Manila, and definitely a must-visit place too. See for yourself why couples are willing to wait months to a year to be booked/to hold their weddings in this place. More

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Manila
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012
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I keep on coming back on this church. The more I visit it, the more I appreciate its uniqueness. This church is an example during the Spanish era. I am a lover of antique items, so everything here from statue down to designs capture my heart. I always imagine myself walking down the aisle in this church, thus my dream... More

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Marikina, Philippines
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012
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San Agustin Church facade was actually repainted but the inside is still very unique. I have been here thrice as a side trip to the great Wall of Intramuros and there's always a wedding event. And yes I have been thrice but I haven't been to the museum yet because of the entrance fee. More

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Las Pinas
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189 reviews 189 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
65 helpful votes 65 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

It's got frescoes, paintings, tombstones and even a garden and a nice courtyard. Good location very close to nice restaurants, antique shops and historical spots. More

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bury st edmunds
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

This is a truly beautiful church. The oldest stone built church in the Phillipines. Very interesting carved doors and pulpit. Ornate altar. THE place to get married in Manilla apparently! Very lovely courtyard setting. Adjacent to grounds of Fort Santiago. Don't miss it! More

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Singapore
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Reviews in 54 cities Reviews in 54 cities
315 helpful votes 315 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

If you stop comparing it to the churches in Europe, you'd appreciate San Agustin Church, also known as Church of St Paul, the first church of the Augustinian Order built in 1571. Three years later, it was destroyed by the chinese pirates. Another year later, it was rebuilt as Venue of the First Diocesan Synod. In 1583, and 1586, it... More

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