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.
Opening Hours
Daily 08:00-18:00
Travel Tips
Don't miss the colonial religious art in the museum. Weddings are frequent here — you might get lucky with exterior photos.
Hotels near San Agustin Church
Hotels and guesthouses in Manila, Intramuros, Manila
Other attractions in Manila
Intramuros
A Spanish-built walled city home to Fort Santiago and Manila Cathedral.
Rizal Park (Luneta Park)
Manila's largest urban park, dedicated to national hero Jose Rizal.
Bonifacio Global City (BGC)
Manila's modern business and cultural district where skyscrapers, restaurants, and street art coexist.
Fort Santiago
The stone fortress in Intramuros where national hero Jose Rizal was imprisoned before execution.
Manila Cathedral
The Romanesque cathedral of Intramuros, first built in the 16th century.
Binondo Chinatown
Founded in 1594, the world's oldest Chinatown — a food and history hub.
Manila Bay Sunset
Manila Bay's world-famous golden sunset.