Molo Travel Guide

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  • Sunlight hits the impressive spires of the Church
      Sunlight hits the impressive spires of...
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  • Bibingka Vendor across Molo Church
      Bibingka Vendor across Molo Church
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  • Taken across
      Taken across
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  • A bit of history
      A bit of history
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Rice cakes across the Church

Rice cakes across the Church, Molo

 jayjayc Says:  -There are many Bibingka Vendors across the Church's Plaza-A lot of locals drop by to grab snacks and all mini bibingka stores are closing before dark 

Majestic Church

Majestic Church, Molo

 jayjayc Says:  -Molo Church: probably the second most visually appealing Church in Iloilo Province after Miag-ao Church-Built in 1860's and has gone through its first renovation in 1870 adding Gothic and Romanesque elements-The pyramidal structures (spires) on the top of the church in... 

See Old Buildings Like Convento de Molo

See Old Buildings Like Convento de Molo, Molo

 cyndymc Says:  As I sat on a bench at the Molo Plaza, I noticed a Hispanic style old structure with the name Convento de Molo. Curious, I approached it and saw a historical marker on the corner of the building. Hoping to learn more about the building, I was surprised that the marker was... 

Spend Some Time in Molo Plaza

Spend Some Time in Molo Plaza, Molo

 cyndymc Says:  I spent some time strolling in the Molo Plaza observing the local street foods, watching families strolling in the grounds and children frolicking around, even listening (unnoticed) to conversations. I strolled for a while and noticed the old trees with gnarled trunks and... 

Visit Molo Church

Visit Molo Church, Molo

 cyndymc Says:  The historic Molo Church a.k.a. St. Anne Parish is the most popular tourist attraction of Molo District. Even non-Catholics go to see the beautiful Gothic-Renaissance Church made of coral rocks and limestones. There's a story that Philippine National Hero Dr. Jose Rizal... 

Transportation  

Going to Molo District

Going to Molo District, Molo

 jayjayc Says:  -Easy transport to Molo is via passenger jeepney with "Villa" signage-Less than 10 minutes from Robinsons Mall, Iloilo City 

Public Utility Jeepney (PUJ)

Public Utility Jeepney (PUJ), Molo

 cyndymc Says:  To reach Molo Church, Take a jeepney from Plaza Libertad or at the market terminal going to any of these destinations: Oton, Villa, Baluarte or Timawa. Ask driver to drop you off at the Molo Plaza. Fare costs only P7.00/pax. 

Metered Taxi

Metered Taxi, Molo

 cyndymc Says:  The 2nd time we went to Molo Church, we hailed a taxi from Jaro. It cost us P70.00 one way. 

Local Customs  

Pasalubong Favorites Are Rich In History

Pasalubong Favorites Are Rich In History, Molo

 cyndymc Says:  I met a student nurse staying in the dormitory of One Lourdes Dormitel. Her family hails from Molo. I learned something very interesting from her. As mentioned in my tip about Molo Church, coral stones and limestones were used in building the structure. I learned that egg... 

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 The 2nd time we went to Molo Church, we hailed a taxi from Jaro. It cost us P70.00 one way. 

 

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Molo District of Iloilo City

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 I've been wanting to go to Molo since I saw photos of its beautiful church. Before, I thought Molo was another town in the Province of Iloilo. When I learned that it was actually a District of Iloilo... 

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Molo, Iloilo City

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 -The three of the most popular churches in the province are Miagao Church, Guimbal Church and Molo Church -The Church was established in 1831 in M.H. Del Pilar Street, District of Molo, Iloilo City...... 

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