Travel

The Lost Cluster On the north side of Calle Hidalgo, east of San Sabastian Bridge stands an area devoid of heritage structures and any points of interest. This row of bahay na bato structures was demolished one at a time starting in the 1970s and up until the 2000s. Only the massive Martelino House at … Read more

Padilla House One of the more maintained heritage houses along Calle Hidalgo, Owned by the Padilla Family. The house stands at the corner of Calle Hidalgo and Calle Mendoza (De Guzman Street, with most of the house facing Mendoza. The house fell into disrepair but was rehabilitated in the 2010s and converted into the Padilla … Read more

The Zest Theater (built circa 1933 | status: demolished) was an art deco-style movie house that once stood along Calle Hidaldo, facing the junction of Calle Carcer. It once featured English movies and later Tagalog films. The theater eventually fell into disuse and was bought by the neighboring Manuel L. Quezon University (MLQU). It was … Read more

CALLE HIDALGO: The Heart of Quiapo’s Heritage ZoneRenders and Models: Tin SacabonGraphics: Diego Torres Between Quiapo Church and San Sebastian Church lies Calle Hidalgo, a street full of stories and some of Quiapo’s remaining old-world beauty. Formerly known as Calle San Sebastian, this short street became famous when it became the address of some of … Read more

Fort Santiago Historical Marker FIRST HISTORICAL MARKERS OF NHCP FORT SANTIAGO Today (May, 7) this 1934 marker of this well-known Manila fortress welcomes the guests as it is strategically placed on a pedestal right after the current main gate. FORT SANTIAGO BUILT OF GUADALUPE VOLCANIC TUFF BY GOVERNOR GOMEZ PEREZ DASMARINAS 1590-1593 IN PLACE OF … Read more