Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene (Quiapo Church)

About Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene (Quiapo Church)

The Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene is one of the most prominent Catholic churches in the Philippines. It enshrines the centuries-old statue of the Black Nazarene, a dark-skinned wooden sculpture of Jesus Christ brought from Mexico in 1606. The church is the focal point of the annual Traslacion procession every January 9, one of the largest religious gatherings in the world, attracting millions of barefoot devotees.

How to Reach

Take LRT-1 to Carriedo Station. Quiapo Church is a 5-minute walk from the station.

Nearby Metro Stations

Metro stations within 5 km of Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene (Quiapo Church)

History

Originally built in 1586 by Franciscan missionaries. The Black Nazarene statue arrived from Mexico in 1606.

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