Manila and the Philippines.

Shop at AGUINALDO'S, Manila's Bon Marche

SAN SEBASTIAN CHURCH.-This church is also located in
the district of Quiapo. It is commonly known as the "Steel Church".
This structure which is built entirely of steel, was imported in sections from Belgium and erected in Manila.
RECOLETOS CHURCH.- On the corner of Calles Muralla
and Cabildo. The order of the Recoletos first came here in 1606.
The present site and the original building, which was almost entirely destroyed by earthquake in 1645, were given by Don Bernardino del Castillo (the leading Spanish executive of Manila) and his
wife. The present facade dates from 1781. The bell tower has
many openings and niches and contains five bells. The reredos, or
altar screen, is particularly noteworthy because of its sacred paintings and statues and its intricate carvings. The most famous image
of this church is that of San Ramon. As the story goes, he was a
Christian priest, who was captured by the Moros and, strange to
say, he was not murdered by them, but as punishment for teaching
the Christian religion they sealed his lips with a padlock. Today
his image can be seen here and remains as one of the most unusual
to be found anywhere. An old and quaint organ in the choir loft
is worthy of inspection.

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