Best places: Religions in Manila, Philippines

Catholic church holding Sunday services in a tranquil environment with a convent & scenic courtyard.

👍👍 One of the most genuine and biggest church in the Philippines. They don't preach hatred against any other church or other people but only teaches how to rightly love. They are not biased. They don't demand tithing and don't forcefully take from members. They have the best preachers and are very genu...

👍👍 Massive and grand is how I would describe this hallowed basilica; I think it has the same size as the Manila Cathedral or the Binondo Basilica…I think! Located in a not-so-busy location (read as quiet, less traffic) and yet devotees still flock to this place. A very solemn and meaningful way to re...

👍 I was supposed to pick this church for my upcoming wedding but the slots were full. Anyway, I was able to see it in person when I attended a Christening of a friend's daughter. The place is well-lit, good for weddings where one would require a lot less Saints present. Unfortunately, since it is an a...

Modern, dome-shaped Catholic church with open sides, set in a tree-filled park amid skyscrapers.

👍👍 If you're looking for a quiet place for free, this is the best place to be. Open to the public but you need to dress up properly because we revere this as a sacred ground. Non Latter-day Saint Members are not allowed to go inside the temple but are allowed on the temple grounds. Liquor, cigarette,...

👍👍 We went during the pandemic and there are protocols in place. Face shield and face masks are required. People are reminded to observe social distancing. Because it's during the pandemic, there's aren't too many people around. There is a dress code imposed. Women are not allowed to be in short pants...

Colonial-style, 20th-century nunnery with modernist interiors, where people leave eggs as offerings.

Peaceful chapel with a design inspired by Our Lady of Grace Church in San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy.

👍👍 This Shrine is a frequent go to of those who will take the board examination. Saint Jude Thaddeus is known for to be the patron saint of desperate case and lost causes. He will give you hope in times of your needs, offer your prayers through his intercession. Thursday is the usual busy day for the S...

👍 The silence and the cool surroundings are a comfort to the mind and spirit. Maybe improve on the sound system (attention College of Engineering!). Nice to be back home here in this holy sanctuary!

Modern Romanesque worship site with a 24-bell carillon, a revered icon & a colorful rose window.

Catholic church containing a revered 17th-century statue of Jesus called the Black Nazarene.

Catholic church with a 17th-century wooden statue of the Virgin Mary that attracts pilgrims.

Built in 1571, this historic church is known for its ornate architecture & visits by several popes.

👍👍 Visited this church next to the school that I went to years back. It gave me the opportunity to reflect on my life and to relive the memories of my childhood.

Large, contemporary Catholic church, with a shrine to the Virgin Mary & an adjacent cemetery.

Baroque Catholic church built in the late 19th-century & site of the First Philippine Congress.

Landmark church with a grotto & chapel housing a Virgin Mary painting said to have healing powers.

Catholic church with a school, gift shop & famed pipe organ constructed primarily of bamboo.