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Quiapo is also known for the sidewalk stalls of assorted herbal remedies, potions, oils, and magical crystals to heal any ailment and even cast out evil spirits. The sidewalks are also choked with fortunetellers, soothsayers, tarot readings, palmistry, abortionists and drug pushers and assorted amulets. ... :D

"The Basilica Minore Del Nuestro Senior Del Nazareno" or Quiapo Church, is a Roman Catholic church and one of most popular churches in the Philippines. It is also the home of the miraculous 400-year-old Black Nazarene in which millions of devotees flock for its feast day every January 9, in hopes of touching the life sized statue of the Black Nazarene who is believed to have inexplicable and miraculous powers. Its procession is considered as the largest religious gathering of devotees in the country. The miraculous Black Nazarene was brought to Manila from Mexico by Agustinian Recollect friars on May 31, 1606. Quiapo Church is located in the District of Quiapo, Manila. ... :D

According to Historian: Before the WWII, Escolta considered as one of beautiful streets of Old Manila and also the shopping capital of the rich and the privileged Filipinos who were then known as the ilustrados, the principalias, or the insulares. ... Mabuhay!!! :D

Vendors are everywhere: As you walk out of the Quiapo Church, fruit vendors, fish vendors are almost occupying the walkway making it harder for customers to pass through... :D