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The '''Manila Cathedral''' (Spanish: ''Catedral de Manila''), officially the '''Minor Basilica and Metropolitan Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception''', is a {{Wiki|Catholic Church|Catholic}} minor basilica and cathedral situated near [[Fort Santiago]] in [[Manila]], [[Philippines]]. It was originally constructed in 1571 as a {{Wiki|parish church}} and has since been rebuilt seven times, with the lastest version of the building being completed in 1958.<ref name="Wiki">{{WP|Manila Cathedral}}</ref> | The '''Manila Cathedral''' (Spanish: ''Catedral de Manila''), officially the '''Minor Basilica and Metropolitan Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception''', is a {{Wiki|Catholic Church|Catholic}} minor basilica and cathedral situated near [[Fort Santiago]] in [[Manila]], [[Philippines]]. It was originally constructed in 1571 as a {{Wiki|parish church}} and has since been rebuilt seven times, with the lastest version of the building being completed in 1958.<ref name="Wiki">{{WP|Manila Cathedral}}</ref> | ||
==History== | |||
In 1725, the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Edward Kenway]] [[Freerunning|climbed]] to the top of the cathedral to [[Viewpoint|survey]] the surrounding area and locate Fort Santiago.<ref name="EP 51">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 51|Episode 51]]</ref> Later, a [[Mad monk|monk]] who was leading a [[1725 Manila riot|riot]] in Manila gathered all of his followers in front of the cathedral, where they set up a bonfire while the monk declared his intention to "cleanse" the city of all "non-believers", beginning with the {{Wiki|Governor-General of the Philippines|Governor-General}}.<ref name="EP 52">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 52|Episode 52]]</ref> | In 1725, the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Edward Kenway]] [[Freerunning|climbed]] to the top of the cathedral to [[Viewpoint|survey]] the surrounding area and locate Fort Santiago.<ref name="EP 51">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 51|Episode 51]]</ref> Later, a [[Mad monk|monk]] who was leading a [[1725 Manila riot|riot]] in Manila gathered all of his followers in front of the cathedral, where they set up a bonfire while the monk declared his intention to "cleanse" the city of all "non-believers", beginning with the {{Wiki|Governor-General of the Philippines|Governor-General}}.<ref name="EP 52">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 52|Episode 52]]</ref> | ||
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[[zh:马尼拉主教座堂]] | [[zh:马尼拉主教座堂]]--> | ||
Revision as of 04:04, 4 May 2026
The Manila Cathedral (Spanish: Catedral de Manila), officially the Minor Basilica and Metropolitan Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, is a Catholic minor basilica and cathedral situated near Fort Santiago in Manila, Philippines. It was originally constructed in 1571 as a parish church and has since been rebuilt seven times, with the lastest version of the building being completed in 1958.[1]
History
In 1725, the Assassin Edward Kenway climbed to the top of the cathedral to survey the surrounding area and locate Fort Santiago.[2] Later, a monk who was leading a riot in Manila gathered all of his followers in front of the cathedral, where they set up a bonfire while the monk declared his intention to "cleanse" the city of all "non-believers", beginning with the Governor-General.[3]
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Edward Kenway scaling the cathedral
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