Quiapo

Plaza Miranda
Quezon Boulevard

Look around Plaza Miranda which is just outside Quiapo Church, here they sell amulets believed to give you powers and protection from dark forces.

Bahay Nakpil-Bautista
A. Bautista

Built by Arcadio Arellano in 1914 when Philippine architecture was influenced by Art Nouveau in building houses and buildings, historically it was the home of Dr. Ariston Bautista and his wife Doña Petrona Nakpil along with her brother; Julio Nakpil with his wife, Gregoria De Jesus who was also the widow of Andres Bonifacio; a Filipino leader during the Spanish colonial era. During the World War II it was the home of the Black Nazarene which today is in Quiapo Church.

Quiapo Church
Quezon Boulevard

Visit Quiapo Church and see the Black Nazarene, the statue of Jesus of Nazarene is thought to give miracles and blessings.

Golden Dome Mosque

Quiapo is home to a large Muslim Community, this mosque was built in the 1970s in order of Imelda Marcos for the visit of former Libyan leader Muammar al-Gaddafi, although his visit was cancelled. It is the biggest mosque in Metro Manila and serves the large Muslim community of Quiapo.

Ocampo Pagoda
Bilibid Viejo

The Ocampo Pagoda is an example of "Where East meets West" architecture, the pagoda is mixed of European and Oriental architecture and looks like as if a temple in good old China has been invaded by the English and made into a castle. The history is that Don Jose Ocampo wanted and ordered to beautify his garden.

Boix House
A. Bautista

Built during the 1890s of Neo-Renaissance ornamentation.

Paterno Mansion
Hidalgo St.

Mansion of the Paterno family, of neo-classic details.

Zamora House

Padilla House

Don Jose Sulpicios Orpilla Mansion