Overview
Begun in 1571 and completed in 1607, San Agustín is the Philippines' oldest stone church and a UNESCO World Heritage Site (1993). The Baroque interior dazzles with elaborate trompe-l'œil ceiling paintings and 14 side chapels, while the attached monastery operates as a museum of religious art and colonial-era artifacts. The only Intramuros church to survive earthquakes and wars intact, it embodies the essence of Philippine Catholic heritage. Museum admission PHP 200. Inside Intramuros, a 5-minute walk from Manila Cathedral.
Travel Tips
Don't miss the colonial religious art in the museum. Weddings are frequent here — you might get lucky with exterior photos.
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Attractions near San Agustin Church
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Intramuros
A Spanish-built walled city home to Fort Santiago and Manila Cathedral.
📍 201m away
Manila Cathedral
The Romanesque cathedral of Intramuros, first built in the 16th century.
📍 358m away
Rizal Park (Luneta Park)
Manila's largest urban park, dedicated to national hero Jose Rizal.
📍 818m away
Things to Do in Manila
Bamboo Bike Intramuros Tour
Tour the 16th-century walled city of Intramuros on a bamboo bicycle. Visit Fort Santiago, Manila Cathedral, and San Agustin Church with a guide.
Manila Bay Sunset Cruise
Cruise Manila Bay on a yacht or dinner boat for the world-famous Manila Bay sunset. Drinks and snacks served while the sky turns orange over the water.
BGC Art Walking Tour
Walk through BGC streets admiring large-scale murals and street art by Filipino and international artists. Stop at trendy cafes along the way.