Molo Plaza

Molo Plaza
Molo Plaza at dusk, with Molo Church in the background
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TypeUrban park, town square
LocationMolo, Iloilo City, Philippines
Coordinates10°41′49″N 122°32′39″E / 10.69694°N 122.54417°E / 10.69694; 122.54417
Area1.06 hectares (2.6 acres)
Established1920s
Operated byIloilo City Government

Molo Plaza is an urban park and town square located in the district of Molo in Iloilo City, Philippines. It is one of the six district plazas in Iloilo City.

The plaza features statues of Greek goddesses and the monument of Maria Clara. A fountain was also installed to break the monotony of the artworks during the rehabilitation in August 2022.[1]

Molo Plaza was built in the 1920s as the center of the then-municipality of Molo. It is surrounded by popular landmarks such as Molo Mansion and St. Anne Parish Church, also known as Molo Church.[2]

Rehabilitation

On June 17, 2022, the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) formally turned over the newly restored Molo Plaza after months of rehabilitation.[3] Among the PHP20 million restoration inside the plaza are the statues of Greek goddesses and the monument of Maria Clara. A fountain was also installed.[4]

Molo Plaza was one of the six district plazas in the city which has undergone a yearlong rehabilitation.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Newly-restored Molo plaza opens to public". Panay News. 2022-06-18. Retrieved 2023-12-30.
  2. ^ Marzan, Joey (2023-09-03). "Reinvigorating Iloilo City's plazas". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2023-12-30.
  3. ^ Tayona, Glenda (2022-12-26). "District plazas off-limits to fiestas, business activities". Panay News. Retrieved 2023-12-30.
  4. ^ Lena, Perla (June 18, 2022). "Iloilo City opens renovated Molo plaza to public". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
  5. ^ "Rejuvenating Iloilo City's Plazas | Inquirer Business - Vigour Times". 2023-09-03. Retrieved 2023-12-30.
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