
A Guide to Iloilo’s Molo District, Iloilo, Philippines
Often dubbed as the “Athens of the Philippines”, the Molo district in Iloilo City is easily one of the city’s most charming neighborhoods. Many of renowned Filipino intellectuals, philosophers and political figures originated from Molo. During the Spanish occupation of the Philippines, the Molo district also serves as a major education center, being home to four colleges.
Molo district is also often commonly known as the Chinatown of Iloilo. Many of the intellectuals who originated from the Molo district were also Chinese immigrants who were Hispanized, married Filipino or Spanish individuals. This gave rise to one of the district’s most iconic cuisine, which you should try while you are here. The iconic dish mentioned is none other than pancit molo, a type of pork dumpling soup with wonton wrappers. It also often contains shredded chicken and/or shrimp.
As one of the city’s most densely populated districts, it is one of the major commercial areas of the city. All that being said, Molo is also easily one of the city’s most charming neighborhoods thanks to the many beautiful heritage landmarks dotting this district. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
Molo district is also often commonly known as the Chinatown of Iloilo. Many of the intellectuals who originated from the Molo district were also Chinese immigrants who were Hispanized, married Filipino or Spanish individuals. This gave rise to one of the district’s most iconic cuisine, which you should try while you are here. The iconic dish mentioned is none other than pancit molo, a type of pork dumpling soup with wonton wrappers. It also often contains shredded chicken and/or shrimp.
As one of the city’s most densely populated districts, it is one of the major commercial areas of the city. All that being said, Molo is also easily one of the city’s most charming neighborhoods thanks to the many beautiful heritage landmarks dotting this district. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: A Guide to Iloilo’s Molo District
Guide Location: Philippines » Iloilo
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Andrew Darwitan
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Guide Location: Philippines » Iloilo
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Andrew Darwitan
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- The Iloilo Esplanade
- New Carpenter’s Bridge
- Molo Mansion
- Molo Plaza
- Molo Church
- Convento de Molo
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