The church's rooftop is in a form of a cross from an aerial view

Malate Church is a Baroque-style church which faces a small park just beyond Manila Bay dedicated to Nuestra Senora de Remedios ("Our Lady of Remedies"), the patroness of childbirth. The patron saint is a revered statue of the Virgin Mary in her role as Our Lady of Remedies.  It was brought from Spain in 1624 and till this day stands at the altar.

The church was built originally in the sixteenth century by the Augustinian friars and is one of the oldest churches in Manila outside of Intramuros. British soldiers took refuge in this church during their occupation of the Philippines and attack on Intramuros in 1762–63; repairs had to be made after they left. The church was destroyed by a typhoon in 1868 and was then rebuilt. It was also badly damaged in World War II, but was later restored again.

A Walk to Malate Church

From Rizal Park or Luneta, a short walk through Roxas Boulevard southward would bring you to this place.