San Sebastian Church

Local nameSan Sebastian Church
LocationQuiapo, Manila, San Juan, Batangas, Philippines

The Minor Basilica of San Sebastian, better known as San Sebastian Church or San Sebastian Basilica is a minor basilica of the Roman Catholic Church in Manila, Philippines. It is the church of the Parish of San Sebastian, and also the National Shrine of Nuestra Senora del Monte Carmelo, or Our Lady of Mount Carmel.

Completed in 1891, San Sebastian Church is noted for its architecture. An example of the Gothic Revival architecture in the Philippines, it is the only steel building church in the Philippines. It was designated as a National Historical Landmark in 1973 and as a National Cultural Treasure in 2011.San Sebastian Church is under the care of the Order of Augustinian Recollects, who also operate the San Sebastian College-Recoletos adjacent to the basilica. It is located at Plaza del Carmen, at the eastern end of Recto Avenue, in Quiapo, Manila.

Tags HeritageModern ArchitectureChristianChurchRoman CatholicPlace of WorshipEditor's ChoiceBasilicaNeo-Gothic Architecture
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More information and contact

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Sebastian_Church_(Manila)

Official website http://www.rcam.org/basilicas

More information at World Monument Fund Website https://www.wmf.org/project/san-sebastian-basilica

Phone +63 734 8931

Address Plaza del Carmen, Quiapo, 1001 Manila, Philippines

Coordinates 14°35'58.859" N 120°59'20.382" E

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