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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.
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Old Paterno Mansion
Mansion of the Paterno family, of neo-classic details.
Behind Bahay Nakpil
Built during the 1890s of Neo-Renaissance ornamentation. Temporarily closed as of August 2023.
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 World War II, it was the home of the image of Señor Jesus Nazareno which today is in Quiapo Church.
Minor Basilica and National Shrine of Jesus Nazareno
Catholic church containing a revered 17th-century statue of Jesus called the Señor Jesus Nazareno.
Look around Plaza Miranda which is just outside Quiapo Church, Pedestrian square dating to 1961, with granite tiles & neo-Baroque features around a central obelisk.
here peddlers ironically sell occult amulets that are incompatible with the Catholic Faith.
Basílica Menor de San Sebastián
Built in 1891, this striking Gothic church has steel vaulting, stained-glass windows & 2 towers.