I think most of the reviewers are confused. Right inside Manila Cathedral or Minor Basilica of Mary is an exhibit telling the story of the cathedral. It is a new building having been started after WWII and finished in the 50's. Perhaps some of you are confusing this church with St Augustin's which is nearby. Now St. Augustin's is OLD, miraculously surviving earthquakes.

A real Filipino church..The must in Manila.Here we see history alive, filipino history of real and not sectarian christianity. Its not about money but about faith.

One of the oldest church here in Philipppines that the beauty remain preserves. The history of this church is what make it extraordinary. Best for wedding and other special church occasion. Would love to have my wedding here someday if givin the chance.

the cathedral is very nice..it is air conditioned..it's very clean..and the place where it is located is peaceful enough..under the cathedral is the memorial for the late archbishops of Manila..manilahad many archbishop but they are only 4 who are in the memorial under the cathedral..because of the world wars..the body of the other archbishops ...

o m g --wish i could let all my friends visit the church----your country-- in my opinion---should be marketed more---the experience of driving in your cheepneys etc is unreal ----and your people are so nice [with exceptions of course as there is everywhere]

As i am a catholic, i felt shocked as this is the first time to see so old cathedral.
Still keeping a good look.

This is really a good place to visit as u stay in manila for your vacation!

I visited Manila Cathedral but I found the cathedral a boring place to visit perhaps its because my "trained" eyes are used to seeing massive, beautifully decorated and architecturally sound cathedrals in Europe. I have just been to Lourdes and visited the Basilica of Our Lady of Lourdes. Thousands of people from all over the world were ...

Like Mr Erasmo Mallillin I too visited Manila Cathedral to look and take snapshots of the place as a souvenir for my visit but not exactly pray. Because we were tourists we were obviously wearing casual attires but not on shorts. In addition we cannot wear warm clothings as it was extremely hot in Manila that day and so we were wearing comfortables ...

its a nice place to visit and it is so historical..

but there are vendors around it. Jesus got angry in his times with vendors making the dwelling place of his father a market place. Our cathedral should be holy and no vendors should be allowed to sell in the cathedrals premise!