Santo Tomas Street, Intramuros, Manila, the Philippines
The full name of what's commonly known as Manila Cathedral is the Minor Basilica and Metropolitan Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Established in 1571, the church was raised to a cathedral eight years later and is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary as Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, the principal patroness of the Philippines.
The church is facing the Plaza de Roma, one of the two major public squares inside the Intramuros complex.
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| The facade is grand enough without too many embellishments. |
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| Pope John Paul II issued papal bull designating the cathedral as a minor basilica on 27 April 1981. |
When my BFF and I stepped out feet into the cathedral, not all the lights had been turned on.
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| The frontispiece of the altar is an impressive work of a German artist by the name of Toni Fiedler. |
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| The magnificent organ inside the cathedral is one of the largest in the Far East. |
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| People were quietly waiting for the 6.00pm mass. |
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| The angel statue serves as a container for holy water. |
There are quite a number of objects of interests inside the cathedral.
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| The statue of Jesus on the cross appears to be exceptionally bloody compared to many others. |
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| An exact copy of Michelangelo's 'La Pieta': the body of Jesus cradled in the loving arms of Mary |
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| Saint Peter (Simon Peter) was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ. |
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| Who doesn't love stained glass? |
Like San Agustin Church, the cathedral suffered damages from fire and earthquakes. The latest renovation was done in 2012 that lasted for two years, which is the reason why I didn't manage to see the interior on my first visit to Manila.
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