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Capital city of Bulacan, Philippines
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Malolos is a city in the province of Bulacan, Philippines. It is the capital of Bulacan and occupies a special place in Philippine history as the capital of an independent Philippines in between the Spanish and American occupations.
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City park with many flagpoles and monuments to local heroes.
Immaculate Conception Parish Cathedral & Minor Basilica (Diocese of Malolos)
The seat of the Roman Catholic church in Bulacan, rebuilt in its original style following its burning by Filipino forces during the Philippine-American War. Some visitors confuse the cathedral with Barasoain Church, although President Emilio Aguinaldo did use the cathedral’s convent as his official residence during the First Republic.
Housed in the convent of Barasoain Church, the museum tells the story of the First Philippine Republic.
A more than 100-year old Siar tree named after the Filipino word for freedom for having existed during the First Philippine Republic.
A rare pre-World War II government building, built in 1940.
Built in the art deco style in 1937, it is one of the few provincial government buildings in the Philippines that survived World War II.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish
Erected in 1885, was the site of the very First Philippine Congress on September 15, 1898, and the inauguration of the First Philippine Republic on January 23, 1899. In this church the Oath of Office of Emilio Aguinaldo and Joseph Estrada as Philippine presidents took place. Within the premises of Barasoain Church, there are other historical markers installed by National Historical Commission, such as the Universidad Literaria y Scienifico de Filipina at Malolos Convent, General Emilio Aguinaldo Monument at Barasoain patio, and First Philippine Republic marker installed at left side of the main lateral wall of the church.
NHCP Museo ng Kasaysayang Pampulitika ng Pilipinas
It was built in 1580 as Casa Tribunal and Casa Presidencia of the town gobernadorcillo. It became the Spanish treasury in 1673. Declared National Shrine on October 4, 1965. Now it is the Museum of Philippine Political History.
A colonial residence that was converted into a military garrison during the First Philippine Republic. It now houses the local offices of the power utility MERALCO and the house itself is only open if you have an electricity-related concern, but guards don't mind tourists taking pictures inside the compound.
A Mudejar-style Roman Catholic church built in 1863 that hosts a venerated image of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary.
A stretch of road containing some of Malolos's last remaining colonial era mansions.
Convention center.
Opened in April 2013, Bistro Maloleno is a casual dining restaurant serving heritage Bulacan dishes derived from recipes compiled by one of the province’s leading food historians. It also serves standard Filipino fare and individual plates, along with a tie-up from a neighboring cafe, Le Jardin.
Thai restaurant.
Mall, Food Stores, Supermarket.
A members-only warehouse grocery.
By bus
Golden Bee and First North Luzon Transit has buses between Manila and the towns of Paombong and Hagonoy. The main bus stop is on McArthur Highway, near the flyover.
By jeepney/minibus
There are passenger jeepneys, vans and minibuses connecting Malolos with neighboring towns such as Calumpit, Bulakan and Plaridel, and as far as Hagonoy, Baliwag, Santa Maria, and Meycauayan in…
By train
There are no trains to Malolos since the main line to La Union closed in 1988.
Public transportation in Malolos is served by buses, jeepneys, and UV Express AUVs. The city is also served by tricycles, which offer their services on a for-hire basis.
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