The Paco Park and Cemetery was once my go to place some years ago when I had surgery at a nearby hospital. Having studied at Los Banos Laguna for my bachelors degree, Manila was a unknown territory for me back then. It was only in 2016 when I started paying more attention to Manila, and this park quietly tucked along General Luna Street was the first place that I got to know.
The cemetery was completed following the cholera epidemic in 1820. It was the burial ground of the affluent until 1912, and for some time the remains of the Philippines’ National Hero Dr. Jose Rizal was interred here.
The St. Pancrarius Chapel is a prominent feature of the Paco Park. It is a famous location for intimate weddings. Due to COVID the park is currently closed, as with all other parks and museums in Manila. I look forward to the day when it opens its doors to the public once again.
St Pancratius Chapel 
Paco Park entrance
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I can just imagine how spectacular this must look as a wedding backdrop! Hope it will be open again soon, such a pity that so many lovely places are inaccessible to us now ❤ hope you're doing well x
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I yearn for the day when we can freely explore near and far places once again. Thank you for dropping by and I hope you are also doing well, Nadia.
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what a charming location!
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It sure is a small quiet find in the middle of busy Manila.
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Do you remember the televised concerts they usually shoot there and subsequently show on Channel 4? (e.g. Paco Park Presents, Concert at the Park)
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