Saint James the Apostle Parish Church - Poblacion, Plaridel, Bulacan (Diocese of Malolos) — Local services in Plaridel

Plaridel Church or Quingua Church was established in 1581, that's more than four centuries ago and it is one of the oldest Hispanic churches in Bulacan. Its structure is a barn-style Baroque with Moorish ornamentation. During the British occupation (1762-1763), this church was the place where the money and jewels of San Agustin, in Intramuros, Manila, were kept. There is an octagonal chapel locally called the Simborio chapel surrounded by artistic windows. The people in this area, with the help of the local government, are preserving it's historical value. Also, "Pintakasi ng mga Caballero" or a fiesta for the horse lovers are celebrated in...

St. James the Apostle Parish Church, located in Poblacion Plaridel Bulacan. During December before Simbang Gabi the Church is showing its beauty at night, lights are being laid on the walls of the church and you can see the beauty even at night... once you are here visit Barangay Poblacion for you to taste the Christmas food on the street. Enjoy the mouth watering Bibingka overload, Puto-Bumbong overload and Bitso-bitso... you can also dine in for the famous Goto ng Plaridel...

❤️❤️❤️ The church’s façade is the most moorish in all Agustinian churches in the Philippines resembling a minaret and the use of trefoil design. I already saw the church exterior online but not the interior. Surprisingly, the interior design of this church is so beautiful. I didn’t expect anything but it gives a traditional baroque interior and style especially the altar and the 3D ceiling painting...