Hidalgo Street

Hidalgo Street

Hidalgo Street looking east towards Plaza del Carmen and San Sebastian Church
Length 0.8 km (0.5 mi)
Location City of Manila
West end Gomez Street
Major
junctions		 Villalobos Street
Quezon Boulevard
Bautista Street
Elizondo Street
East end Bilibid Viejo Street and Plaza del Carmen

Hidalgo Street (also F.R. Hidalgo Street or R. Hidalgo Street) is a street located in Quiapo in the old downtown of Manila, Philippines. It runs east-west through the center of the district linking two of the district's most popular landmarks, Quiapo Church and San Sebastian Church. It is divided by Quezon Boulevard into two sections. The western section is a pedestrian zone that forms the southern boundary of Plaza Miranda running parallel to Carriedo Street. The eastern section is a two-lane street which leads to the San Sebastian Church. Formerly known during the Spanish colonial times as Calle San Sebastian, it was renamed after Félix Resurrección Hidalgo.[1][2]

Hidalgo Street Project

Hidalgo Street near Plaza Miranda
One of the original sculptures inside the Ocampo Pagoda Mansion gardens

Hidalgo Street is a hodgepodge of vendors specifically catering to photographers (professional and enthusiasts alike). It was regarded in the late 19th century as the most beautiful street in Manila.[3] Today, there are proposals to restore and preserve the buildings on Hidalgo Street.

In 2006, John Chua, a well-known advertising photographer based in Makati and Jason B. Lindo, an advertising consultant, proposed the Hidalgo Project to the Manila city government. The proposal includes the rehabilitation and beautification of Hidalgo Street as a Photographers' Haven. It was very well received and the mayor immediately appointed government personnel to execute the projects.

Among the historic structures along the Hidalgo Street area are:

Schools

Hidalgo Street is currently the home of different schools and universities which serve the scholastic needs of the vicinity. Located along the street are Manuel Luis Quezon University Manila Campus, and Nazarene Catholic School (formerly Quiapo Parochial School) Elementary and Secondary School buildings. Hidalgo also serves as entrance road towards Guzman College of Science and Technology in De Guzman Street.

To go to Santa Rita College and San Sebastian College – Recoletos de Manila, one has to access Hidalgo Street.

References

  1. ↑ Alcazaren, Paulo (31 January 2004). "What's in a name?". Philippine Star. Retrieved 12 July 2015.
  2. ↑ Batongbakal, Luisito E. (18 February 2016). "10 Random Facts About Manila That Will Blow Your Mind". Spot.PH. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
  3. ↑ "Manila: Quiapo, heart of Manila". Ivan Henares. Retrieved 12 July 2015.

Coordinates: 14°35′53″N 120°59′9″E / 14.59806°N 120.98583°E / 14.59806; 120.98583

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