Huge crowds of faithful pilgrims come to Quiapo Church every day to pray for intercession on behalf of themselves and their loved ones.

Manila

Quiapo Church is a 1933 replacement of an older structure destroyed by fire. One of Manila’s best-known landmarks, Quiapo is the home of the Black Nazarene, an image of Christ believed to be miraculous. The life-size statue, carved from ebony, was first brought to Quiapo in 1767.

37c. 1984

San Agustin Church

José María Zaragoza

The Black Nazarene was carved by an unknown Mexican from dark wood in the 16th century in Mexico and then transported to the Philippines in 1606. It depicts Jesus en route to his crucifixion.

Baroque architecture

The People Power Monument

Blessed with the genes of his father AMADO- an illustrator and sculptor and his uncle, National Artist Ed Castrillo, RONALD is a genius and the master of his craft. The genes and an impressive degree in Aircraft design are Ronald’s key assets in his artistic process and technical knowledge.

One of the best known monuments, the Statue of Liberty is the most famous sculpture in the world.

Several of Castrillo’s most important works are monumental sculptures commemorating Filipino historical events or personalities, including Rajah Sulayman (1976), the People Power Monument (1993), The Battle of Zapote Bridge (1997) and the Bonifacio Shrine (1998).

Three-dimensional art pieces, presented in the dimensions of height, width, and depth, occupy physical space and can be perceived from all sides and angles. Sculptures have been predominant 3D art forms for centuries, evolving continually throughout different periods of art history.

10 most popular sculpture in the philippines

• Jose Rizal Monument.
• 10 Most Popular Sculpture in the Philippines.
• Cape Bojeador.
• Sculpture of Man and. Water Buffalo (Bacolod City)
• The Black Nazarene.
• The People Power Monument.
• Bonifacio National Monument.
• The Oblation.

Existing statues