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Malate Church

Remedios & M H del Pilar Sts, Manila, Luzon, Philippines
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Ranked #25 of 78 attractions in Manila
Type: Religious Sites, Lookouts
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: <1 hour
Owner description: Also known as "Our Lady of Miraculous Medal," the Virgin Mary image in the Malate Church is where the Filipino have prayed in times of trouble for... more » Owner description: Also known as "Our Lady of Miraculous Medal," the Virgin Mary image in the Malate Church is where the Filipino have prayed in times of trouble for over four centuries. « less
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Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan, Malaysia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

this was my favourite Church, though I am not a Christian, I found this Church is a wonderful neighbourhood. It was really an experience to see young Filipino student couples holding hands and displaying their affection in public. I was reminded by my friend that it was a 'norm' here. Great place to visit this Church.

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Las Pinas, Philippines
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2013

I can't wait to go back to visit the Church again after the restoration is finished. My family would hear mass at this Church only a few times in a year. Being a stone's throw away from Aristocrat, one of the oldest restaurant in Manila, it's relatively easy to schedule a visit to hear mass on a Sunday at Malate... More

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Manila
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 9, 2013

I've been here a few times with some friends from the UK and US. Its a nice small church, one of the oldest and you get a feel of history in there

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Quezon City, Quezon City, Philippines
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 19, 2013

I spent one Sunday in October by visiting the National Museum of the Philippines, Luneta Park, Aristocrat at Roxas Boulevard, and Plaza Rajah Solayman. I ended this Sunday date at Malate Church right on time for the last time slot for Sunday Mass. I made sure to drop by here since this was the first church that was built outside... More

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Manila
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2013

Even if you are not a regular churchgoer here, the priest would chat with you, as if he saw you always. The church size is medium, and it caters to the community as there are many masses to accommodate the people. The architecture is nice. It is dedicated to Mary, as its name is Our Lady of Remedies.

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Las Pinas, Philippines
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 7, 2013

Aside from our own parish church inside the village, we often hear mass at Malate Church. It is undergoing restoration at this time, having been included in the list of UNESCO's world heritage sites. The trees at the patio provide the country feeling as one enters the church grounds. It is ironic that the church is found on the side... More

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Wichita, Kansas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 29, 2012

I'm glad to see that they are renovating the old church. I believe it's over 200 years old. It's a beautiful church rich in history. The only disappointing thing is the squatters.

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Maui, Hawaii
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 13, 2012

I find this church very holy. It offers serenity esp. when you visit at dawn. this offers a respite from a very intoxicating scenes of malate by night.

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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 26, 2012

all of manila is within walking distance from here, a radius of two hundred meters, from the alley of the Mini Stop across Baywatch Tower where i drink coffee and look around to see what's happening on Mabini Street next to Mr Woman nightclub, towards the churchyard and the restaurants around the square where the homeless dwell, then on Del... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 29, 2012

As a devoutly Catholic country, The Philippines has no shortage of churches. For the tourist, the challenge is to work out which ones are worth seeing and which ones are best left to the local congregation. Like much of this city, Malate Church suffered terrible damage during the firestorm of WW2, so most of the interior of this church is... More

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