Calle de la Escolta | |
Length | 0.5 km (0.31 mi) Based on Google Maps |
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Location | Manila |
East end | N150 (Plaza Santa Cruz Road) in Santa Cruz |
Major junctions |
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West end | Quintin Paredes Road in Binondo |
Construction | |
Completion | 1594 |
Escolta Street (Spanish: Calle de la Escolta) is a historic east–west street in the old downtown district of Binondo in Manila, Philippines. It runs parallel to the Pasig River from Quintin Paredes Road (Plaza Moraga) to Plaza Santa Cruz Road (Plaza Lacson). The street is home to several fine examples of early skyscraper design in the Philippines.
Its definition as a historic financial district includes Escolta and other surrounding streets of Binondo and Santa Cruz. It currently carries one-way eastbound traffic towards Santa Cruz.