15 Most Instagrammable Catholic Churches in Metro Manila for your baby's binyag

Planning your baby’s baptism but can’t decide on the location? Here are the most beautiful and Instagram-worthy Churches in the Metro to help you decide!

15 Most Instagrammable Catholic Churches in Metro Manila for your baby's binyag

From Instagram hashtags to Facebook check-ins, we love making our followers and friends a part of each special occasion.

Instagram, in particular, has become a repository of snapshots for some of our family’s milestones. Your baby’s baptism is one such important milestone, so it makes sense that the venue be Instagram-worthy!

Click through this gallery for the most photogenic Churches in the Metro…

Our Lady of the Abandoned Church

Located in Barangay Sta. Elena, Marikina City, this church’s traditional interiors are accentuated by magnificient art up to the ceiling. A dramatic arch forms a dome over the altar. When its chandeliers are lit, it bathes the church in a warm glow.

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Manila Cathedral

In the heart of Intramuros’ Plaza de Roma we find this magnificent structure, built in the tradition of Neo-romanesque architecture in 1571. It’s more than a romantic venue for weddings, it’s also a perfect place to Christen your little ones.

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San Agustin Church in Manila

A few feet away from Manila Cathedral, San Agustin church is one of the most historic churches in the city, having withstood two world wars and many natural disasters. UNESCO has named it a world heritage site. But it doesn’t just offer a great story, it also provides a dramatic backdrop for those family binyag photos!

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San Sebastian Church

This architectural gem and National History Landmark, which was built in the late 19th Century in Plaza del Carmen, is the only all-steel church in the country. Even before you enter the Church, which is also known as the Basílica Menor de San Sebastián, you will be in awe of its Gothic spires. Once inside, you will be amazed by its high steel-vaulted ceilings and columns.

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Sta. Clara de Montefalco

Along the busy C. Raymundo avenue of Pasig, we find a church that has stood the test of time. First built in 1881, it manages to combine the classical and modern. It’s neat and simple, perfect for more laid-back families. Though it’s bare compared to the other Churches on this list, it’s no less Instagrammable!

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Santuario Del Sto. Cristo Church

The church, located on Blumentritt St.,San Juan was built sometime between 1602 and 1604 survived two fires and has stood the test of time since its last restoration in 1774. Its classic stone façade opens up to a marble altar. Overhead are angled arches made of dark wood that make the space all the more Instagram worthy.

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Nuestra Señora de Gracia Church

Located on Bernardino Street in Guadalupe Viejo, Makati City is another Church that has survived for centuries. During the day, the Church’s interiors promises perfect lighting thanks to its white canopies that softly filter sunlight. This is a perfect choice for those who want a fresh natural filter for their Instagram posts.

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Quiapo Church of the Black Nazarene

This iconic edifice in Plaza Miranda is commonly known for housing the Black Nazarene, but few truly appreciate the character of the church itself. Its simple but storied interiors will make for great photos and captions, too!

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Immaculate Conception Cathedral

Founded in 1950, this Cubao church boasts stunning columns and ceilings and an Italian-Romanesque style that makes any photo even better!

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Cathedral Parish of St. Andrew

Also known as the Parañaque Cathedral, this is one of the oldest Churches in the country, having been built in 1850. Its high, stained glass windows and bronze-arched altar make for perfect focal points for your Instagram photos!

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Mt. Carmel Shrine

This charming Church in New Manila, Quezon City was built in 1954. Following a Modernist architecture design, it was built with angle arches that give the church a unique look. It owes its perfect, instagrammable lighting to the high stained glass windows.

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San Antonio De Padua Quasi Parish

This quaint Church in Calumpang, Marikina sits atop a hill overlooking the clear Marikina River. Its interiors are made of cream brick, accentuated by stained glass windows. Between the church and the river, you will find a lovely veranda surrounded by trees, perfect for outdoor family portraits!

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. Saint Therese of the Child Jesus

This beautiful terracota-colored church along Newport Boulevard, Pasay is fairly new, but it possesses a charm much like the most historic churches in the country. Its carved wooden doors open up into a magnificent 50-meter aisle and wide, column-less interiors are lined with high stained glass windows, which bathe the space in color.

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Santo Domingo Church

This massive church, which is one of the biggest in Asia, has been standing since 1954. It was built in the Spanish modern style. In the church’s nave there are eight gorgeous murals and its curved windows framed stained-glass artwork found all over the huge chapel. It also houses a pipe organ and various artistic treasures. It made the cut as one of our most Instagrammable churches, because it looks beautiful, but it has a great story to tell.

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Chapel of San Pedro Calungsod

This quite possibly the most accessible out of all the Churches on our list, being inside SM Aura Premiere, a mall inside Bonifacio Global City. It’s located on the 7th floor. Its magnificent tubular design is so Instagram-worthy and cool! And its right in proximity to some of the best restaurants, perfect for a baptism reception.

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Bianchi Mendoza

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