Hidalgo Street


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. It was once considered “the most beautiful street in Manila.”
Among the historic structures along the Hidalgo Street area are:
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 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.