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District of Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
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Quiapo is a district in the bustling, busy and crowded city of Manila. Quiapo gets its name from a floating plant named; "Kiapo" that grew abundantly around that area.
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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.
Masjid Al-Dahab (Manila Golden Mosque and Cultural Center)
Quiapo is home to a large Muslim Community, this mosque was built in the 1970s in order of Imelda Marcos for the visit of former Libyan leader Muammar al-Gaddafi, although his visit was cancelled. It is the biggest mosque in Metro Manila and serves the large Muslim community of Quiapo.
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.
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.
Behind Bahay Nakpil
Built during the 1890s of Neo-Renaissance ornamentation. Temporarily closed as of August 2023.
Old Paterno Mansion
Mansion of the Paterno family, of neo-classic details.
Basílica Menor de San Sebastián
Built in 1891, this striking Gothic church has steel vaulting, stained-glass windows & 2 towers.
Minor Basilica and National Shrine of Jesus Nazareno
Catholic church containing a revered 17th-century statue of Jesus called the Señor Jesus Nazareno.
Opened in 1956, this long-time Quiapo institution is known for its lumpia, with freshly-made vegetable lumpiang sariwa being the house specialty.
People from all over Manila flock to this humble stall inside the city's old central market to get their fix of pancit palabok, which on a number of occasions has been deemed Manila's best.
A food trip in Quiapo wouldn’t be complete without a visit here. We went on a Saturday afternoon and had to wait in line for about 10-15 minutes. There are limited seats so you have to be patient.
One of the Hidden gems in Manila. Very affordable meals and drinks.
Definitely, a must-try food place in Quiapo! Rosas Pancitan is best known for their sotanghon soup, although they also offer rice cakes and other treats.
This is an old-fashioned pugon baked hopia since 1927.
Try their special palabok with squid, lechon kawali and boiled egg toppings.
This 65-year-old lumpia house in Quiapo is a favorite spot among JesusNazareno devotees.
Relatively cheap microrooms in Quiapo. Reception is only open from 7AM to 9PM and after hours checkin is difficult. Dorm beds and 1-2 person private rooms available.
An underground air-conditioned mall that was renovated in 2014 to be well lit and safe. There are over a hundred small shops, small eateries and kiosks. There are also multiple ATMs.
Veteran retailer with a large inventory of clothes, shoes & accessories at a discounted prices.
Indoor market opened in 1851, with scores of stalls selling fish, local produce & household goods.
nice place to buy Philippine handicraft, You can get a lot of beautiful pinoy made items on a very cheap price here.
By bus
Quiapo is the terminus for city bus routes 2 from Angono via Pasig and 3 from Antipolo via Cubao. Many other city bus routes from the north and south also serve Quiapo.
By taxi
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