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San Sebastian Church

The Basílica Menor de San Sebastián, better known as San Sebastian Church, is a minor basilica in Quiapo, Manila, and the seat of the Parish of San Sebastian. Completed in 1891, San Sebastian Church is noted for its architectural features. An example of the revival of Gothic architecture in the Philippines, it is the only all-steel church in the Philippines. It was designated as a National Historical Landmark in 1973 and as a National Cultural Treasure in 2011.

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