Bahay Nakpil-Bautista House, Manila

The Nakpil-Bautista House, located in the Quiapo district of Manila, is an ancient dwelling constructed in 1914 by Arcadio Arellano. Initially spanning two lots totaling 500 square meters, it was designated as a cultural property by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines on August 25, 2011. Today, it operates as a museum exhibiting various artifacts from the Katipunan era, along with paintings and other historical items.

Arcadio Arellano erected the house for Dr. Ariston Bautista and his spouse, Perona Nakpil. Completed in 1914, the architecture of the house reflects the prevailing style of its era: with thin brick walls on the ground floor, supported by wooden studs, while the upper floor features well-ventilated rooms with large windows and ample eaves for shade. The design is typical of the Bahay na bato style, featuring two entrances - a front door facing the street and a sizable iron gate leading to the estuary at the rear. The ground floor exhibits a wood-and-stone architectural style popular after 1880.

The Nakpil-Bautista House holds significant historical importance, having been home to notable figures in Philippine history. These include Dr. Ariston Bautista, one of the earliest professors at the University of the Philippines College of Medicine, who also developed a medicine to combat cholera. During World War II, the house also sheltered the original Black Nazarene statue from Quiapo Church.

Due to its historical significance, the Nakpil-Bautista House has been designated as a National Historical Landmark.