 Hidalgo Street looking towards San Sebastian Church | |
| Former name(s) | Calle San Sebastian Calle Crespo |
|---|---|
| Namesake | Félix Resurrección Hidalgo |
| Length | 0.8 km (0.50 mi) |
| Location | Manila, Philippines |
| West end | Gomez Street |
| Major junctions | Villalobos Street N170 (Quezon Boulevard)Bautista Street Elizondo Street |
| East end | Bilibid Viejo Street and Plaza del Carmen |
Hidalgo Street (also F. R. Hidalgo Street or R. Hidalgo Street) is a street located in Quiapo in the old downtown of Manila, Philippines. It runs east–west through the district's center, linking two of its 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, while the eastern section is a two-lane street which leads to the San Sebastian Church. Formerly known during the Spanish colonial times in sections as Calle [de] San Sebastian and Calle Crespo,[1][2] respectively, it was renamed after the Filipino painter Félix Resurrección Hidalgo.[3][4] It was once considered "the most beautiful street in Manila."[according to whom?]
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- ^ Map of the City of Manila and Vicinity (Map). 1:11000. Office of Chief Engineers, Division of the Philippines. November 12, 1901. Retrieved April 27, 2022.
- ^ Alcazaren, Paulo (January 31, 2004). "What's in a name?". Philippine Star. Retrieved July 12, 2015.
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