Life Theater, Manila

Name: Life Theater
Address: Manila, Philippines

#160 among attractions in Manila

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The Life Theater, which was later known as the Teofilo Villonco Building, was an Art Deco movie theater located Quiapo, Manila. It was designed by Pablo Antonio. During its operational years as a movie theater, the Life Theater was reserved for blockbuster movies due to its large audience capacity and air conditioning system. The building is owned by Remy Villonco of Malabon, son of Dr. Teofilo Villonco, whose family is involved in the theater industry. ()

Completed: 1941 (84 years ago)Architectural style: Art DecoCoordinates: 14°36'3"N, 120°59'6"E

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Life Theater – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bahay Nakpil-Bautista, SM Quiapo, San Sebastian Church, Santa Cruz Church.

~910 ftS
Museum, History museum
Bahay Nakpil-Bautista, Manila
5 min walk • In the bustling district of Quiapo, Manila, lies a historical gem that offers a glimpse into the Philippines' vibrant past: the Bahay Nakpil-Bautista. This well-preserved museum was once a residential home that played a significant role during the Philippine Revolution...
~1350 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Department store
SM Quiapo, Manila
7 min walk • Nestled in the historic district of Quiapo in Manila, Philippines, SM Quiapo stands as a bustling hub for shoppers seeking a wide variety of goods at affordable prices. This shopping center is strategically located in the heart of the city, making it a convenient...
~1500 ftE
Landmark Gothic church with tall spires
San Sebastian Church, Manila
8 min walk • San Sebastian Church stands as a unique architectural marvel in the bustling city of Manila, Philippines. This stunning structure is the only all-steel church in Asia and is celebrated for its Gothic Revival design, a rarity in the tropical environment of the...
~1870 ftW
Church, Baroque architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Santa Cruz Church, Manila
10 min walk • The Santa Cruz Church stands as a historic and architectural landmark in the bustling city of Manila, Philippines. This Roman Catholic church, located at the heart of the Santa Cruz district, showcases the rich religious heritage of the area and serves as a spiritual...
0.5 miNW
Shopping, Shopping district
Recto Avenue, Manila
14 min walk • Recto Avenue, a vibrant thoroughfare in the heart of Manila, Philippines, is a bustling microcosm of the city's spirit. Known for its dynamic shopping district, this historic avenue stretches from the district of Quiapo to the edge of Divisoria, offering a kaleidoscope...
~840 ftSW
Parish with a venerated Jesus statue
Quiapo Church, Manila
5 min walk • Nestled in the bustling heart of Manila, Quiapo Church, also known as the Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene, is one of the most revered religious sites in the Philippines. This historic church is not only an architectural marvel but also the home of the venerated...
~1080 ftS
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Hidalgo Street, Manila
6 min walk • Nestled in the bustling city of Manila, Philippines, Hidalgo Street emerges as a vibrant shopping district known for its eclectic mix of goods and historic charm. This bustling thoroughfare, located in the heart of the Quiapo district, is a haven for bargain hunters...
~1210 ftSW
Square
Plaza Miranda, Manila
6 min walk • Plaza Miranda is a public square bounded by Quezon Boulevard, Hidalgo Street and Evangelista Street in Quiapo, Manila. It is the plaza which fronts the Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene, one of the main churches of the City of Manila, and is considered as the center of Quiapo as a whole.
~880 ftSW
Monuments and statues
Black Nazarene, Manila
5 min walk • The Black Nazarene is a life-sized image of a dark-skinned, kneeling Jesus Christ carrying the Cross enshrined in the Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene in the Quiapo district of the City of Manila, Philippines.
~1860 ftS
Sacred and religious sites, Mosque
Masjid Al-Dahab, Manila
9 min walk • Masjid Al-Dahab is situated in the predominantly Muslim section of the Quiapo district in Manila, Philippines, and is considered the largest mosque in Metro Manila.
~1800 ftW
Fountain
Carriedo Fountain, Manila
9 min walk • Carriedo Fountain is a fountain in Santa Cruz, Manila, Philippines. It was built in honor of the 18th-century Capitán General of Manila, Don Francisco Carriedo y Peredo, benefactor of Manila's pipe water system.

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Which popular attractions are close to Life Theater?

Nearby attractions include Quezon Boulevard, Manila (4 min walk), Quiapo, Manila (4 min walk), Quiapo Church, Manila (5 min walk), Black Nazarene, Manila (5 min walk).

How to get to Life Theater by public transport?

The nearest stations to Life Theater:

Bus

Quiapo- Rizal (1 min walk)
Quiapo • Lines: 311, 39, 6, T309, T321 (2 min walk)

Metro

Recto • Lines: 2 (6 min walk)
Legarda • Lines: 2 (13 min walk)

Light rail

Carriedo • Lines: 1 (8 min walk)
Doroteo Jose • Lines: 1 (10 min walk)

Ferry

Lawton • Lines: Pasig River Ferry (11 min walk)
Escolta • Lines: Pasig River Ferry (16 min walk)

Train

Tutuban (28 min walk)
España (29 min walk)