Santa Cruz Church (Manila)

Philippines / National Capital Region / Manila / Lawton - Santa Cruz Road
 Baroque (architecture), Roman Catholic church
The Sta. Cruz Church was erected in 1608 by the Society of Jesus, known as Jesuits Missionary, as a parish church for the swelling ranks of Chinese immigrants to Manila, many of whom had converted to the Catholic faith. The original structure was twice damaged by earthquakes, and totally destroyed in World War II. The present building, completed in 1957, is essentially Baroque and somewhat reminiscent of the Spanish-built mission churches in southern California.
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Coordinates:   14°35'57"N   120°58'49"E
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