Quiapo Church
Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene
A famous pilgrimage church housing the 'Black Nazarene' statue of Jesus. The surrounding markets are Manila's liveliest neighbourhood for everyday street life.
Quiapo Church, officially the Shrine of the Black Nazarene, houses a black wooden statue of Jesus carrying the cross, brought from Mexico in the 17th century. Believers hold that it has the power to heal. During the Friday processions and the Traslación procession on January 9 each year, hundreds of thousands of barefoot devotees fill the streets, a spectacle of great intensity. The square and streets outside the church are crowded with stalls selling medicinal herbs, candles and amulets, as well as cheap electronics and a second-hand camera market, offering a glimpse of Manila's street life. The area is very crowded, so keep your belongings secure. It is about a 5-minute walk from Carriedo station on LRT1.
Opening hours
Daily approx. 05:00–21:00
Nearby sights
- San Sebastian Church
- Manila Metropolitan Theater
- Binondo Church
- Malacañang Palace
- National Museum of Fine Arts
- Intramuros
- Manila Cathedral
- Casa Manila