Hallelujah! Here Are Some Beautiful Churches Near Manila To Visit With Your Family

The Philippines is known as a religious country in Asia. Because of our strong Spanish influences, about 86% of Filipinos are Roman Catholics to this day. Faith has always been a part of our lives, and this is evident in the ways we venerate all-things religious. As such, we have many liturgical events and traditions that we honor year-round. This includes visiting churches, especially during Lent. Thanks to our solid Catholic foundation, our country is filled with majestic, well-preserved centuries-old cathedrals and parishes.

The Regina Rosarii Institute for Contemplation in Asia is a huge religious complex located in Tanay, Rizal. Many Marian devotees and religious pilgrims go here to attend retreats and seminars, and join ministries. It is also a popular spot during Holy Week. There is a church in this area, and an elevated path amid beautiful flower gardens will lead you to a chapel beneath the iconic giant statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Regina RICA is open from Wednesday to Sunday with visiting hours from 8AM to 5PM.

Address: Regina RICA, Sampaloc, Tanay, Rizal

Contact information: (02) 840-12036

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A centuries-old church in the Philippines, the San Ildefonso De Toledo Parish Church is a National Cultural Treasure Church, hailed by the National Commission of Culture and the Arts. Also known as Tanay Church, this church, in honor of Saint Ildephonsus of Toledo, Spain, has a long history, which dates back to the early 1600s. The present Baroque architecture structure was completed in 1783. The parish also houses a relic of Saint Ildefonso’s bone from Spain.

Address: M.H. Del Pilar St, Plaza Aldea, Tanay, 1980 Rizal

Contact information:(02) 8654 1015

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A 17th century church in the Philippines founded in 1686, the Diocesan Shrine and Parish of Saint Joseph is located in Baras, Rizal. This dark Baroque-style church houses the miraculous image of San Jose de Baras. Also called the El Glorioso Patriarca Señor San José de Baras, the image shows Saint Joseph wearing a green robe and yellow cape, cradling the Child Jesus. Many locals have attributed miracles to San Jose de Baras through the years.

Address: San Jose Street, Brgy. San Juan, Baras, Rizal, Philippines

Contact information: (02) 861 3155

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Praying for safe travels? Then you have to pass by the International Shrine of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage is a church in the Philippines. Located in Antipolo, Rizal, this church enshrines a 17th century miraculous image of the Virgin Mary. Commonly addressed as the Antipolo Cathedral, many pilgrims come to this church especially during the yearly ‘Pagdalaw Ng Ina Sa Anak’ procession where the image of the Black Madonna gets transferred to Quiapo Church that houses the Black Nazarene.

Address: Dela Paz St, Antipolo, 1870 Rizal

Contact information: (02) 697 0274

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If you are hoping to have a baby soon, you should join the famous Obando fertility rites or the Obando Dance in Bulacan. This annual festival, celebrated in honor of San Pascual, Santa Clara de Assisi, and Nuestra Senora de Salambao, is held at the San Pascual de Baylon Parish. Simply known as the Obando Church, this parish was founded in 1754.

Address: J.P Rizal St, Obando, Bulacan

Contact information:0923 498 0313

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With its elegant ornamented walls and carvings, this Baroque-style parish, also known as the Calumpit Church, is a sight to behold. Founded in 1572, it is said to be the oldest church in the nearby Bulacan province. Dedicated to Prophet John the Baptist, one of the shrine’s features is its architecture, which has intricate designs of floral motifs and ornate reliefs.

Diocesan Shrine and Parish of St. John the Baptist

Address: Poblacion Road, Calumpit, 3003 Bulacan

Contact information: (044) 913 0215

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For sure, you have heard of the famous Barasoain Church that was featured in history books and old Philippine peso bills. Yes, it is the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, located in Malolos, Bulacan. A historic church in the Philippines, the Barasoain Church was the site of the first Philippine congress that convened in 1898, 10 years after the church was completed in 1888. The first Philippine President Emilio Aguinaldo was also inaugurated here in 1899.

Address: Paseo del Congreso Street corner Don Antonio Bautista Street, Brgy. San Gabriel, Malolos, 3000

Contact information: (044) 794 4340

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If you are going on a trip to Tagaytay or Batangas, you should take the chance to see what is said to be the largest church in the Philippines and in Asia. Also known as the Taal Basilica, the Minor Basilica de San Martin de Tours is a Neoclassical structure made of coral stones and adobe. Located in Taal, Batangas, this national historical landmark was founded in 1572 by the Augustinians.

Address: Calle San Martin, Poblacion, Taal, Batangas

Contact information: 0927 540 9733

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