Plaza Lacson — Attraction in Manila

I always read about Plaza Goiti. But it was only today that I found out that this spot with a statue, which I often pass by and not have given much thought, is the aforementioned historical landmark.

Yes, the Plaza Goiti of yesteryears is named Plaza Lacson now.

You can see the area bustling with pedestrians and public transportation.

This is behind LRT Carriedo and in front of Roman Santos Building (old yellow imposing building with the sculpted people facade).

At its side is the newer building with the huge billboards and Santa Cruz Church, then at the opposite, Plaza Fair.

I am not sure if there is an entrance where you can...

A petite clean with fountain yet gated park in the rotunda of McArthur, s Bridge, LRT Carriedo and A street bound for Escolta, Dasmarinas Street and Ronquillo. Plaza Lacson is at the back of Santa Cruz Church too. A clean petite Park created in honor of erstwhile Mayor of Manila, Mayor Lacson. This park is in front of 8000 Plaza Residences, Uncle John's (former Mini Stop, Palawan Express Pera Padala and LBC. It adds beauty to the place of Sta. Cruz. I always passed through this Plaza Lacson because thus is so adjacent to Santa Cruz Church and Carriedo Street where accessible to the back view area or entrance of...

Plaza Lacson was named after the former Mayor of Manila Arsenio Lacson, his statue in sort of futurist-expressionist manner is in the middle of the plaza. Jeepneys that are going to Avenida turns on the plaza's right. The back of sta. Cruz church forms the northern border of the plaza while its western border is the BPI building, stunning in its neo classical architecture. Beware of pickpockets and snatchers they are always roaming in populous...