Hive Philippines Travel and Nature Photography #1121 - by Allmonitors

#1121 - More Shots of San Sebastian Church in Manila for Wednesday.

A warm hello to all of us Hive friends across the globe! Happy Wednesday to everyone. May your Wednesday be smooth and your heart be light. Keep buzzing with kindness. Have a wonderful day ahead😊.

Moving now to our daily shots taken right after a fulfilling morning exploring and eating at the busy streets of Binondo where my wife and I had finished a quick street food meal and flavors of Chinatown. She thought it would be a perfect time for a side trip visit the one of a kind San Sebastian Church in Manila.

It was already a late morning when we arrived at the church. The sun was already high though blocked by clouds as the church stood out right in front of us. It is known as the only all steel church in Asia if not mistaken and you can clearly see why from the outside.

It doesn't look like the usual cobble stone or concrete churches but it has a metallic appearance. The exterior and interior were both impressive with the spires all made from steel. It looked like a giant iron pieces put together.

The first thing that hit me was the temperature inside the church which was surprisingly cold compared outside. It felt as if the air conditioning was on a blast but it was just the natural cooling effect of the metal church.

As we looked around, I realized the inside was just as iron as the outside. The walls, the columns and the ceiling were all made of metal. It was awesome to see how the steel was joined to look like Gothic designs.

The mass just concluded when we arrived. People were already leaving quietly and the church was at peaceful silence. We walked slowly while admiring the unique architecture.

It felt strong and sacred all at the same time. My wife and I took a moment to sit and absorb the cool atmosphere while taking photos.

Follow me on my nature travels.
Shot taken in Manila, Philippines.