Manila 
in $740s-$780s RT
JakeJFC
Architecture nerds, this one's for you.
Say hello to San Sebastian Church, Manila's finest Gothic Revival basilica and survivor of a real-life Three Little Pigs story.
The first version of the church was constructed way back in 1621 and burned down about 30 years later. The second version, made of fire-resistant brick, stood for a respectable 200 years before it was heavily damaged by an earthquake in 1859.
And another earthquake in 1863. And another earthquake in 1880.
That brings us to San Sebastian's third incarnation, built out of solid steel and designed to be completely quake-proof. The only steel church in all of Asia, it's lasted for over 130 years without collapsing. Take that, nature!
Ironically, that same steel construction has left it vulnerable to corrosion from the salty ocean air in Manila, so... you might want to see it now before it has to be rebuilt again :-)
Taking off ✈️
Tip Published: Aug 18, 2026
To
- Manila (MNL) - $742 (up to $781 for Jan-May)
From
- Phoenix (PHX)
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