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Manila Cathedral

Cabildo cor Beaterio | Intramuros, Manila, Luzon 1002, Philippines
632 5273093
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Ranked #9 of 78 attractions in Manila
Type: Religious Sites
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: 2-3 hours
Owner description: Former Philippine archbishops are buried in a crypt under the altar of this majestic cathedral, whose 1951 completion commemorated the the five... more » Owner description: Former Philippine archbishops are buried in a crypt under the altar of this majestic cathedral, whose 1951 completion commemorated the the five versions that came before it. « less
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Alajuela, Costa Rica
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97 reviews 97 reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

If you are planning on visiting this landmark, you may want to check first to see if it is open. It is under MAJOR reconstruction right now and you can't go in it. It is not an extremely impressive building on the outside, but then again, it is covered with scaffolding, metal fencing, etc. The exterior, at this point, I... More

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Bundaberg, Australia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

Sadly the Cathedral was closed for renovations but the outside was amazing architecture - hopefully when I go back it will be all complete and I can see inside!

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Winnipeg, Canada
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Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Yes, you definitely need to stop in and visit or attend mass at this church. Filipinos are very religious and the majority are catholic with beautiful churches decorated orantely and with such tremendous grandeur. Its definitely nothing you've seen in North America!

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Manila, Philippines
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

The carving in the door is really intricate. with is towering ceiling that gives you a cool vibe. Properly preserved and nearby other historic landmarks.

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Montevista . Comval Province
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

I love birds... and so happy to see them as beautiful as they were. Good for vacationers like us ..helps us unwind...and thank God for his creation.

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Penang
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17 attraction reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

The Cathedral is closed but it does not reduce from its value and importance. It was built around 1570 so it is quite old (rebuilt after earthquake and ww2). It has a very beautiful design and I hope I could see the inside. It is in front of fort-santiago and Rizal shrine (less than a minute from the fort Santiago... More

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Elmhurst, Illinois
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104 helpful votes 104 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

We were only able to take pictures of the facade. Renovations were taking place during our visit in early February.

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Manila, Philippines
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013

One of the 8 churches in Intramuros damaged during the World War II but reconstructed in 1950s. But now only 2 of those churches remained in Intramuros. Beautiful on the inside.

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Seattle, Washington
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32 attraction reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

I've been in this cathedral many times over the years and there is always something new to discover. It's a beautiful building with lots of history. Spend time just wandering around, sit in a pew and enjoy the atmosphere. It's always fun to see a wedding going on.

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Sydney, Australia
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013

A really beautiful Cathedral, with lots of History, my wife and I stayed for the service, we felt very privileged

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