The higher culture of the Jesuit is nobly expressed in the most beautiful interior of all the churches of the Philippines, comparing well with the carved-wood interiors of Belgian churches.
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In 1768 had their first San Ignacio Church of what is now the location of the Pamantasan Lungsod ng Maynila.
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In 1768 had their first San Ignacio Church of what is now the location of the Pamantasan Lungsod ng Maynila.
In 1859, they returned to the country but it was only in 1878 that the last San Ignacio Church was started. It was finished in 1889. Done in the Neo-Classical style, it had two flanking towers and an impressive interior done by Filipino artisans. The woodwork done by Isabelo Tampinco is considered to be the height of woodcarving ever achieved in the country. Unfortunately, it was burned by the Japanese during World War II.
The Jesuits relocated in Quezon City and what remained in its present site are the ruins of the church.
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