Malate Church, Manila

The Malate Church is one of the oldest churches in the city of Manila and is located outside the Intramuros. Built by Augustinian friars, the church is dedicated to Nuestra Senora de Remedios (Our Lady of Remedies) and is located close to Manila Bay. The statue of the Virgin Mary that stands at the altar of this Church was brought from Spain in 1624.

Due to its proximity to the water, Church was always prone to attack from pirates and was suffered severe damages on three separate occasions in its past. The earthquake of 1645 resulted in the Church being built again out of brick and stone. When the British attacked Manila in 1762, they took refuge in the Malate Church and successfully invaded the Intramuros. Damages incurred by the Church were attended to only after the British left the Philippines. Another earthquake and a typhoon in 1868, undid the previous restoration work on the Church and had to be built again. Finally, in 1950, the Columbian order restored the Church to its former glory.

Recently, this Baroque styled church has become a common destination for marriages in Manila. The Baywalk along Roxas Boulevard and the Liwasang Rajah Sulayman Park located nearby make this Church truly picturesque. A good number of restaurants are located near the Church for a quick lunch.