The church is located in "old" Manila just north of the Intramuros. The church is known for the Black Nazarene statue that is paraded through the streets every January 9th. The Philippine people believe that if they touch the statue they will be granted a miracle. It is also one the best areas to do some shopping. There are hundreds... more

Manil's Quiapo Church is pleasant and dignified inside. Given the reverence with which Filipinos treat the Black Nazarene, it is worthy of inclusion on a visitor's list provided you can cope with large crowds. Outside is a different matter with hordes of souvenir and religious icon vendors. They are persistent, but not as bad as the beach vendors on Indonesia's... more