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San Augustin Church

Keywords : Christ Church, San Augustin Church

Site common nameSan Augustin Church
Type of artworkArchitecture
VillageIntramuros
Province/CityManila
StateManila
CountryPhilippines
Geographic Coordinates
Decimal degree		Lat : 14.5887802
Long : 120.9749356

History of productionSan Augustine is the only church survived after the World War II. The church was firstly constructed in wood from the time of establishment of Intramuros during the period of Legazpi. However, it was fired from the accident and the new church, as survived nowadays, was constructed during 1599-1606
ArtThe architectural element of San Augustine’s façade is of classic style, including the triangular pediment supported by the Corinthian columns in the upper register and by the Ionic columns in the lower register. The rose window at the pediment is however reminiscent of the Gothic style. The belfry, originally there were two, is now only one survived following the earthquake in the 19th century.
PeriodHistorical Period
Art periodEarly Spanish influence
Age17th century
ReligionChristianity
SectCatholic
Related artworkThe statue of Saint James with a sword in his hand enshrines at the main altar. He.is considered to be the patron of Spain.

Type of LicenseAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs (CC BY-NC-ND)
RightsPrincess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Anthropology Centre
Date of record creation2015-02-00
Record creatorChedha Tingsanchali