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ArchitectureSan Augustin Church
The 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.
ArchitectureInterior: San Augustin Church
In San Augustin Church, there are tunnel vault and Trompe l’oeil which was painted on the celing by a couple of Italian painters in 1875. At the end of this church, there is also a statue of Saint James, the Saint of Spain, with a sward in his hand.
ArchitectureManila Cathedral
The Cathedral of Manila was designed as the church in Latin-cross plan with transepts at the both sides and the apse at the rear. This kind of plan was very popular in European art. From the old photo, the belfry was originally detached from the main building. However, the modern one is attached to the main church. The dome of the cathedral is of the normal classic-styled dome. The octagonal drum is punctuated with series of double-windows and pilasters. The dome is decorated with the copper-sheet and the lantern is decorated on the top of the dome which are the normal style of the dome decoration in both Renaissance and Baroque art.
ArchitectureQuiapo Church
Quiapo Church has a classical front panel including a triangular pediment supported by Corinthian order. There are also octagonal towers beside the church. Most of the elements of these octagonal towers are classical while some of them represent baroque architecture such as trophy decoration, arched windows, use of volute to support the tower, etc.
ArchitectureBinondo Church
The façade of this church is classic. The gable is triangular supported by ionic and Corinthians. It is worth noticing that the façades of almost every church in Manila were built in classic style. The belfry of Binondo Church was built since 16 century and it is not destroyed by the war. The belfry is octagon. The octagon belfry is built up into layers and each layer is different in level. Each floor is decorated with wall posts and camber. At the top appears dome and lantern. The style of this bell tower resembles Chedi (Tha) in Chinese art.
ArchitectureSaint Paul Church
The chapel was built from laterites. The church has a classic style pediment and a plain rose window in front. Within the structure is quite simple. On the floor, many grave plates can be found. This is the tradition of the Christians that will engrave the corpse on the church’s floor in order to be God’s servants.
ArchitectureSan Sebastian Basilica
San Sebastian Church is one of a few churches in Manila that was the revival of Gothic architecture. The interior is high with thin pillars imitating late Gothic. There are a lot of contrasted ribs on the roof which is also the imitation of the late Gothic architecture. The windows of this church are decorated with stained glasses. They make the church look quite sombre inside. This is a technique of limiting the light according to Gothic architecture.
ArchitectureAltar: San Sebastian Basilica
San Sebastian Church in Manila is one of a few churches that were built in Gothic style. The altar is composed of the sharp- pointed tower and the arch-pointed door frame like Gothic style. On the back wall appears window in the shape of rose which is the important characteristic of Gothic architecture as well.
