Santa Cruz
District of Manila
National Capital Region - Philippines

Quiapo, Manila

Quiapo is a district and a primary city square of Manila. It derives its name from the water cabbage, which is named Quiapo or Kiapo in the Tagalog language. Referred to as the "Old Downtown of Manila", Quiapo is home to the Quiapo Church, where the feast of the Black Nazarene is held with millions of people attending annually. Quiapo has also made a name for itself as a place for marketplace bargain hunting.

Located at 14.6, 120.983 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Districts of Manila

Black Nazarene

The Black Nazarene, known to devotees in Spanish as Nuestro Padre Jesús Nazareno (Tagalog: Poong Itim na Nazareno) is a life-sized, dark wooden sculpture of Jesus Christ carrying the cross, while representing his passion and suffering and is believed to be miraculous by many Filipino Catholics. Originally with fair complexion, it is believed to have turned dark after the statue survived a burning galleon ship on its arrival from Mexico.

Located at 14.5989, 120.984 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Christian folklore, Festivals in the Philippines, Roman Catholic Church in the Philippines, Statues of Jesus, Arts in Mexico

San Sebastian College – Recoletos de Manila

For the college in Cavite, see San Sebastian College – Recoletos de Cavite San Sebastian College-Recoletos de Manila Colegio de San Sebastian - Recoletos de Manila {{#invoke:InfoboxImage|InfoboxImage|image=Seal of San Sebastian College-Recoletos de Manila. svg|size=220px|sizedefault=frameless|alt=}}Searching for Knowledge in the Spirit of CharityMotto Caritas et ScientiaMotto in English Love and KnowledgeEstablished March 1941Type Private, Roman Catholic, Augustinian RecollectsPresident Rev.

Located at 14.5994, 120.989 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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San Sebastian College – Recoletos de Manila, Educational institutions established in 1941, Roman Catholic universities and colleges in the Philippines, Roman Catholic secondary schools in the Philippines, Educational institutions in Manila, National Collegiate Athletic Association (Philippines), Augustinian universities and colleges, Liberal arts colleges in the Philippines

University of the East

The University of the East (or Pamantasan ng Silangan in Filipino and commonly abbreviated as UE) is a private nonsectarian university located in University Belt Area, district of Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines. The university was founded in 1946 as a coeducational institution. Once labeled as the "Largest University in Asia" in terms of population, UE became the first university in Asia to have an enrollment of over 60,000 students.

Located at 14.602, 120.99 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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University of the East, Educational institutions established in 1946, University Athletic Association of the Philippines, Universities and colleges in the Philippines

Plaza Miranda

Plaza Miranda is a public square bounded by Quezon Boulevard, R. Hidalgo Street and Evangelista Street in Quiapo, Manila. It is the plaza which fronts the Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene (Quiapo Church), one of the main churches of the City of Manila, and is considered as the center of Quiapo as a whole. Inaugurated in its current form by Mayor Arsenio Lacson in 1961, it is named after José Sandino y Miranda, who served as the Philippines' Secretary of the Treasury between 1833 and 1854.

Located at 14.5982, 120.984 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Plazas in the Philippines, Landmarks in the Philippines, Visitor attractions in Manila

Doroteo Jose LRT Station

Doroteo Jose LRT Station is a station on the Manila LRT Yellow Line (LRT-1). Like all other LRT-1 stations, Doroteo Jose station station is above-ground. The station is located in Santa Cruz in Manila, on Rizal Avenue and slightly past Doroteo Jose Street. The station is named after Doroteo Jose Street. After the LRT-1 Extension Project is Finished It Will Become The Center of The Whole Yellow Line of the LRT.

Located at 14.6055, 120.982 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Manila Light Rail Transit System stations, Railway stations opened in 1985

Central Terminal LRT Station

Central Terminal LRT Station, sometimes called Central or Arroceros LRT Station, is a station on the Manila LRT Yellow Line (LRT-1). Like all other LRT-1 stations, Central Terminal is above-ground. The station is located in Ermita in Manila. The station is so-called because it lies at the center of the line. However, a popular name for the station is Arroceros, having been given its name because the station lies in Arroceros Street.

Located at 14.5929, 120.982 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Manila Light Rail Transit System stations, Railway stations opened in 1984

Recto LRT Station

Recto LRT Station is a station on the Manila LRT Purple Line (MRT-2). Recto station is one of the many elevated stations that can be found on the line. The station is located in Santa Cruz in Manila. The station is named after C.M. Recto Avenue, where the station sits above it. The avenue in turn is named after Claro M. Recto, a famous politician.

Located at 14.6035, 120.983 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Manila Light Rail Transit System stations, Railway stations opened in 2004

Carriedo LRT Station

Carriedo LRT Station is a station on the Manila LRT Yellow Line (LRT-1). Like all other LRT-1 stations, Carriedo station is above-ground. The station is located in Santa Cruz in Manila. The station is named after Carriedo Street, which is near the station. It is the only station in the entire LRT system with a canopy roof.

Located at 14.599, 120.981 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Manila Light Rail Transit System stations, Railway stations opened in 1985

Basilica of San Sebastian, Manila

The Basilica Minore de San Sebastián, better known as San Sebastián Church, is a Roman Catholic minor basilica in Manila, the Philippines. It is the seat of the Parish of San Sebastian and the National Shrine of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel. Completed in 1891, San Sebastián Church is noted for its architectural features.

Located at 14.5994, 120.989 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Religious buildings completed in 1891, 19th-century Roman Catholic church buildings, National Historical Landmarks of the Philippines, Roman Catholic churches in the Philippines, Spanish colonial infrastructures in the Philippines, Landmarks in the Philippines, Basilica churches in Asia, Churches in Manila, Gothic Revival architecture in the Philippines, Visitor attractions in Manila

Masjid Al-Dahab

Masjid al-Dahab is situated in the predominantly Muslim section of the Quiapo district in Manila, Philippines, and is considered the largest mosque in Metro Manila. The Golden Mosque is so-named because of its dome is painted in shining gold. Under the supervision of former Philippine First Lady Imelda Marcos, it was constructed in 1976 for the visit of Libya's President Muammar al-Gaddafi, although his visit was cancelled.

Located at 14.5957, 120.985 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Mosques in the Philippines

Quiapo Church

The Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene, also known as Saint John the Baptist Parish and informally known as Quiapo Church is a prominent Roman Catholic church Latin-rite Basilica located in the District of Quiapo, Manila, Philippines. The church is reputedly famous for enshrining the Black Nazarene, a dark statue of Jesus Christ which many faithful claim to have miraculous powers. The parish belongs to the Archdiocese of Manila and is currently rectored by Rev. Msgr. Jose Clemente Ignacio.

Located at 14.5988, 120.984 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Roman Catholic churches in the Philippines, Basilica churches in Asia, Baroque architecture in the Philippines

Manila Metropolitan Theater

The Manila Metropolitan Theater or MET is an Art Deco building in Manila, designed by the Filipino architect Juan M. Arellano. It was inaugurated on December 10, 1931, with a capacity of 1670 (846 orchestra, 116 in loge, and 708 in balcony). During the liberation of Manila by the United States and Filipino forces in 1945, the theatre was severely damaged, losing some of its roofing and destroying some of the walls.

Located at 14.5942, 120.98 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Art Deco architecture in the Philippines, Theatres in the Philippines, Landmarks in the Philippines, Buildings and structures in Manila

Manila Grand Opera House

The Manila Grand Opera House was a theater and opera house located in the Santa Cruz district of Manila on the intersection of Rizal Avenue and Doroteo Jose Street. Built in the mid-19th century as the H.T.

Located at 14.6055, 120.982 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Landmarks in the Philippines, 19th-century architecture, Theatres in the Philippines, Culture of Manila, Visitor attractions in Manila

Puente Colgante (Manila)

The Puente Colgante, originally called Puente de Claveria, was a suspension bridge that connected the Manila districts of Quiapo and Ermita across the Pasig River in the Philippines. Designed by the Basque engineer Matias Menchacatorre and completed in 1852, it was the first suspension bridge in Southeast Asia. The bridge was replaced by Quezon Bridge in the 1930s.

Located at 14.5955, 120.982 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Bridges in the Philippines, Suspension bridges, Spanish colonial period in the Philippines, Spanish colonial infrastructures in the Philippines

Universidad de Manila

The Universidad de Manila (UdM) (formerly known as City College of Manila and also known as Gat Andrés Bonifacio University) is a public university in Manila, Philippines. It is one of the two city-funded universities of Manila, The main campus of Universidad De Manila, which houses the Administration Building of the Division of City Schools-Manila, is at the heart of the Mehan Garden adjacent to the Liwasang Bonifacio, Manila City Library and the Light Rail Transit Central Terminal.

Located at 14.5997, 120.981 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Educational institutions established in 1995, Universities and colleges in the Philippines, Local colleges and universities in the Philippines, Educational institutions in Manila, City-funded universities of Manila

SM Quiapo

SM Quiapo also known as "SM Clearance Outlet" and "SM Carriedo," is the very first SM Department Store opened in November 1972. The store is owned by Chinese-Filipino billionaire Henry Sy and currently being managed by the SM Group's foundation, SM Department Store Inc. The store has been renovated and relaunched as SM Clearance Store.

Located at 14.5986, 120.982 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Department stores of the Philippines, SM Prime Holdings

Manila Central Post Office

The Manila Central Post Office is the central post office of the city of Manila, Philippines. It is the head office of the Philippine Postal Corporation, and houses the country's main mail sorting-distribution operations. Designed by Juan M. Arellano, the post office building was built in neoclassical architecture in 1926. It was severely damaged in World War II, and rebuilt in 1946 preserving most of its original design.

Located at 14.5955, 120.979 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Post office buildings, Buildings and structures in Manila, Postal system of the Philippines, Neoclassical architecture in the Philippines

Mehan Garden

Mehan Garden is an open space in Manila, Philippines. It was established in 1858 by the Spanish colonial authorities as a botanical garden, called the Jardín Botánico, outside the walled city.

Located at 14.592, 120.981 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Botanical gardens in the Philippines, Landmarks in the Philippines, History of Manila, Spanish colonial infrastructures in the Philippines

Jones Bridge

Jones Bridge is a bridge that spans the Pasig River in the city Philippines connecting the districts of Binondo on Rosario Street (Calle Rosario, now Quintin Paredes St) with the center of Manila. The previous bridge that connected the two districts was the Puente Grande (Great Bridge), later called the Puente de España (Bridge of Spain) located one block upriver on Nueva Street (Calle Nueva, now E. T. Yuchengco St), the span considered to be the oldest established in the Philippines.

Located at 14.5958, 120.977 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Bridges in the Philippines, Neoclassical architecture in the Philippines

Puente de España

Puente de España or the Bridge of Spain was a bridge that spanned the Pasig River in the Philippines connecting the districts of Binondo and Sta. Cruz on Calle Nueva (now E.T. Yuchengco St) with the center of downtown Manila. The span was the oldest established in the country before it was damaged by flood in 1914. The bridge was replaced by Jones Bridge that was started 1916 and completed in 1921, located one block downriver from Puente de España on Calle Rosario (now Quintin Paredes St).

Located at 14.5961, 120.978 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Bridges in the Philippines, Spanish colonial period in the Philippines, Spanish colonial infrastructures in the Philippines

Binondo Church

Binondo Church, also known as Minor Basilica of St. Lorenzo Ruiz, is located in the District of Binondo, Manila fronting Plaza Calderón de La Barca, in the Philippines. This church was founded by Dominican priests in 1596 to serve their Chinese converts to Christianity. The original building was destroyed in 1762 by British bombardment.

Located at 14.6, 120.974 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Roman Catholic churches in the Philippines, Basilica churches in Asia

Santa Cruz Bridge

Santa Cruz Bridge was a bridge that spanned the Pasig River in the city of Manila in the Republic of the Philippines. The steel truss bridge was the fourth to span the river connecting the district of Santa Cruz from Plaza Goiti to Arroceros Street in the old city center of Manila. The construction of the bridge was started by the Spanish colonial government in Manila but completed by the Americans after gaining sovereignty of the country from Spain after the Spanish-American War.

Located at 14.5968, 120.98 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Bridges in the Philippines

Presidential Proclamation 1081

Presidential Proclamation 108 established martial law in the Philippines. It was issued by then President Ferdinand E. Marcos on 23 September 1972. The proclamation cited the need "to save the Republic and reform society," from infiltration by "lawless elements" that were being propped up by a foreign power that sought to overthrow his democratically elected government.

Located at 14.5995, 120.984 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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1972 in the Philippines

Guzman College of Science and Technology

Guzman College of Science and Technology is one of the Institutions founded by Don Zacarias P. De Guzman in 1947. It is one of the pioneer in vocational education in the Philippines located in Manila.

Located at 14.5999, 120.984 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Higher education in the Philippines, Universities and colleges in the Philippines, Vocational education in the Philippines