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PUBLISHED October 12, 2007
PHOTOGRAPHY and WORDS BY MARIANO SAYNO

Welcome to Plaza Miranda – the Square of the Black Nazarene! Located in the heart of Quiapo, Manila, this public square has been a part of the city’s culture for decades.

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Bordered by Quezon Boulevard, Hidalgo Street, and Evangelista Street, the Plaza Miranda is home to the famous Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene, and it stands as a testament to the city’s proud Spanish and Catholic heritage. The square was named after José Sandino y Miranda, the former nation’s treasurer between 1833 and 1854.

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Bordered by Quezon Boulevard, Hidalgo Street, and Evangelista Street, the Plaza Miranda is home to the famous Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene, and it stands as a testament to the city’s proud Spanish and Catholic heritage. The square was named after José Sandino y Miranda, the former nation’s treasurer between 1833 and 1854.

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Today, Plaza Miranda serves as a freedom park and it’s estimated that thousands of people pass through the square every single day. It’s also home to a number of fortune tellers, vendors, and other shops that peddle amulets, lucky charms, and all sorts of wares. Despite the Catholic Church’s prohibition, these sellers have become an integral part of the plaza’s folklore, and have added to the atmosphere of this iconic Manila landmark.

 

So if you’re ever in the area and need a bit of culture and history, be sure to visit Plaza Miranda and experience the rich history and culture of this vibrant capital city.

 

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