Ago 10, 2011

Manila Churches: Then and Now by Yrwyn Policarpio

It'll be nice if we will be able to look at the pictures of these historical churches around Manila. Changes were made but still the story of its existence remains.


Since the construction of Binondo Church on 1596, the church had experienced great damages during the second world war, not to mention the typhoons and earthquakes that it gone through.
This is the picture of  Binondo Church after the 1863 earthquake.

The Binondo Chruch at present, more than one hundred years later.
After lots of renovations and constructions, the church was able to maintain the original structure of the octagonal bell tower. 










Old Quiapo Church, before it got burned down, rebuilt, and renovated to its present architecture.




Quiapo Church at present, having some renovations.
National artist Juan Nakpil, who also made several notable buildings in Manila, designed the plan for the new church structure.
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Old Sta. Cruz Church built in 1608 by the Society of Jesus, better known as Jesuits.




Sta. Cruz Church now, completed in 1957.



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