Philippine Architecture Flashcards
What is also known as the Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception?
Manila Cathedral.
What is the Roman Catholic Minor Basilica in the capital of the Philippines, Manila?
Manila Cathedral.
What architectural style is the Manila Cathedral built in?
Romanesque style.
Which church has the largest bell and is best known as the earthquake Baroque church in the Philippines?
Paoay Church.
What is notable about Paoay Church’s design?
It has enormous side buttresses with scroll-like bases.
Which church was designed by Juan Nakpil and Jose Maria Zaragosa?
Quiapo Church.
Who designed San Agustin Church?
Fr. Juan Macias.
What is the first religious structure built in Luzon?
San Agustin Church.
Which church is the only stone church of its size still standing as originally built?
San Agustin Church.
Which church has true barrel vaulting?
San Agustin Church.
Which church was designed by Gustave Eiffel?
San Sebastian Church.
What is another name for Redeptorist Church?
Baclaran Church.
Which is one of the largest Marian Churches in the Philippines?
Redeptorist Church (Baclaran Church).
What is the national shrine of Our Lady of Perpetual Help?
Redeptorist Church (Baclaran Church).
Which is the biggest Spanish church in the country?
Taal Church, Batangas.
Which church in Iloilo features an unusual Aztec-like bas-relief depicting St. Christopher carrying baby Jesus?
Miag-ao Church.
What is the first fort built in the Philippines?
Fort San Pedro, Cebu.
What is the first stone fort built in the Philippines?
Nuestra Señora de Guia, Intramuros.
Which fort was named after the patron saint of Spain?
Fort Santiago.
Where was Fort Santiago built?
At a sharp angle between a river and a bay, forming a citadel.
What is the oldest university in Asia?
Universidad de Santo Tomas (UST).
Who founded UST in 1611?
The Dominicans.
Which university bears the title ‘Royal and Pontifical University’?
Universidad de Santo Tomas (UST).
Which university in the Philippines was founded by the Jesuits?
Ateneo de Manila.
