The Binondo Church

Situated between Ongpin and Condesa Streets in Binondo, Manila. Binondo Church is one of the oldest Churches in the Philippines. Erected by the Dominicans 1596, although the first structure was destroyed 1762 during the British Occupation of Manila.


The current building was completed in 1852 and was greatly damaged but fortunately the building survived.


Currently, it is named as Minor Basilica of St. Lorenzo Ruiz to honor the First Filipino Saint.


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