Escolta Street

Escolta Street
Calle de la Escolta
Escolta Street, looking west from Plaza Santa Cruz
Length0.5 km (0.31 mi)
Based on Google Maps
LocationManila
East end N150 (Plaza Santa Cruz Road) in Santa Cruz
Major
junctions
  • Burke Street
  • Tomas Pinpin Street
  • Yuchengco Street
West endQuintin Paredes Road in Binondo
Construction
Completion1594

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.