San Agustin Church (Manila)
San Agustin Church, the Archdiocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation and Cincture, is the oldest stone church in the Philippines, completed in 1607 within the walls of Intramuros in Manila. Run by the Order of Saint Augustine, it has stood through earthquakes, wars, and colonial upheavals that destroyed nearly every other structure around it, including the devastation of World War II.
The church is celebrated for its serene Baroque interior, where a trompe-l'oeil ceiling painted to appear three-dimensional, an ornate gilded retablo, and a richly carved pulpit and choir stalls create an atmosphere of solemn grandeur. Adjacent is a monastery that now houses a museum of religious art and artifacts spanning Philippine ecclesiastical history.
In 1993 San Agustin was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List as one of four Baroque Churches of the Philippines, recognized for its blending of European design with local craftsmanship. It remains an active parish and a favored venue for weddings, drawing both worshippers and tourists into the heart of historic Manila.
- Location
- 14.5887, 120.9751
- Local time
- 06:37 (Asia/Manila)
🕘 Visiting hours
| Mon–Sun | 08:00–17:00 |
Closed for lunch 12:00-13:00; touring restricted during Mass and weddings
✨ Saints & blessed venerated here
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Saint Augustine of Hippo Saint
Church named for him; run by the Augustinian order
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Our Lady of Consolation and Cincture Saint
Archdiocesan Shrine dedicated to this Marian title (Augustinian devotion)
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Saint Monica Saint
Mother of Augustine; venerated by Augustinians, depicted in the church
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Saint Nicholas of Tolentino Saint
Augustinian saint venerated and depicted in the church
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Saint Thomas of Villanova Saint
Augustinian archbishop-saint honoured in the church
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Miguel Lopez de Legazpi Blessed
Founder of Spanish Manila entombed in the church (commemorated tomb)
Care & donations
Order of Saint Augustine (Augustinians)
Free church entry; museum admission fee
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