SUBSCRIBEManila: San Sebastian Basilica Minore
The Gothic Basilica of San Sebastian in Manila. Its twin spires rise to 52 meters and is considered as the only steel church in Asia, second in the world (left). The main altar where the said to be miraculous statue of the Our Lady of Mount Carmel (this is also the national shrine for this icon), a gift to the Philippines in 1618 (right).
Beautiful French made stained glass windows that adorn the basilica depicting Jesus’ life.
The marker reads:
Historical Research and Markers Committee
San Sebastian Church
Designed by Genaro Palacios, the structural metal of which this church is uniquely built was manufactured in Belguim and erected here by Belgian engineers. The church was solemnly blessed August 16, 1891. Earlier churches built on this site by Recollect friars since 1611 were destroyed by earthquake in 1859, 1863 and 1880.
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April 18th, 2005 at 12:15PM
wow.. great shot, dear… I love the picture you took showing the church’s facade….
im proud of you my love… mwah!