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[edit] Historical Sites

  • Barasoain Church - Also known as Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish.A national shrine, the historic Barasoain Church is the site of the Constitutional Convention of the first Philippine Republic, making the Philippines the very first Asian Government to promulgate a Constitution. It was the Seat of the First Philippine Republic on Sept. 15, 1898 to the last week of Feb. 1899 under the presidency of Pedro Paterno. In its convent the Universidad Literaria Cientifica de Filipinas (or Universidad Literaria de Filipinas) was first housed. It also boasts of a light and sound museum under the management of National Historical Institute.;
  • Malolos Cathedral and Convent, known as Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception The 10th Basilica in the Philippines. Its convent was the presidential quarters ("Palacio Presidencial") of Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo of the First Philippine Republic in 1898, presently the seat of the Diocese of Malolos, and has been the bastion of faith for the past centuries.;
    The Casa Real Shrine
    The Casa Real Shrine
  • Casa Real Shrine, Printing press of the First Republic, it was restored in 1852 and was converted into a municipal library. Now a museum serving as final repository of existing memorabilia;
  • Barasoain Ecclesiastical Museum – Repository of religious items and relics of the entire province of Bulacan, a museum managed by National Historical Institute showcasing a collection of municipal antiques and priceless array of artifacts.;
  • Siar Tree – Now known as the “Kalayaan Tree”. It was planted by Gen. Aguinaldo during a lull in the Malolos Convention;
  • Kamistisuhan Houses – These structures, located at the Pariancillo of Malolos, typify the intricate architectural designs of Spanish buildings of the late 19th century.A classic example of this is the house of Don Jose Bautista (Bautista Mansion), which was built in 1877. It housed the Ministry of Interiors during the first Philippine Republic. The Mansion is situated along the nostalgic Kamistisuhan Street, this ancestral mansion was visited by the national hero Dr. Jose Rizal to convince Triumvirate of the Ten Gentlemen of Malolos to join the La Liga Filipina;
    Provincial Capitol of Bulacan.
    Provincial Capitol of Bulacan.
  • Barasoain Museum – A museum managed by the National Historical Institute where the religious artifacts of the province are displayed;
  • Museo ng Bulacan – A museum housing a collection of valuable relics, mementos, articles, documents and handicrafts of the Philippine Revolution. Located in Malolos to promote the cultural heritage and tradition of the province. It is under the management of the Provincial Government of Bulacan.;
  • Institute de Mujeres – The place where the 20 women of Malolos, addressed by Dr. Jose Rizal in his famous letter, conducted classes;
  • Bulacan Provincial Capitol, seat of the provincial government of Bulacan;
  • Atlag United Methodist Church, founded in 1901, considered as the oldest Protestant church in the City, as well in the Province.

[edit] Resorts

  • DJ Paradise Hotel and Resort [1] in MacArthur Highway, Dakila;
  • Malolos Resort Club Royale [2] in Fausta Subd., Mabolo;
  • Palm Garden Resort in Pinagbakahan;
  • Lucky Garden Resort in Caniogan;
  • Villa Reina Resort in Valenzuela St., Catmon;
  • Villa Leonila Resort in Garville Subdivision, Lugam;
  • Manggahan Mini Resort & Pool in Del Carmen Subdivision, Sumapang Matanda;
  • Luisky View Park and Fishing Ground in Matimbo;
  • Soledad Farm Resort in Bangkal;