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| Photo: Guadalupe Church. |
History:
Guadalupe Church, or the Nuestra Señora de Gracia Church, is a 400-year-old structure with an amazing facade. Founded by the Augustinians, the construction of its foundation was laid in 1601 and was finished in 1630. Some parts of this church were rebuilt several times because of the earthquakes, and in 1880, the masonry roof collapsed because of the earthquake, so it was rebuilt in 1882 by Rev. Jose Corujedo O.S.A. Later, this structure was burnt during the fight between Filipinos and Americans in February 1899. It was reconstructed and re-opened to the public in 1983.