Escolta Street Facts for Kids

Escolta Street today.

Escolta Street is a very old and famous street in Manila, the capital city of the Philippines. It's located in the busy Binondo district, right next to the Pasig River. This street runs from Plaza Moraga on the west side to Plaza Santa Cruz and Quintin Paredes Street on the east. Escolta is special because it has some of the country's very first tall buildings, known as skyscrapers!

Escolta Street in 1897.

The name "Escolta" comes from the Spanish word "escoltar", which means "to escort" or "to accompany". In Spanish, it was called calle de la Escolta. This street was built way back in 1594. For a long time, until the 1960s, Escolta Street was the main center for business and shopping in Manila. Imagine it as the busiest place where everyone went to buy and sell things! Later, the main business area slowly moved to another part of Manila called Makati.

A Walk Through History
Amazing Buildings of Escolta
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A Walk Through History

Escolta Street has seen a lot of changes over hundreds of years. It was once the heart of trade and commerce, where people from different cultures met and did business. Many important buildings were built here, showing off different styles of architecture from the past. Even though it's not the main business hub anymore, it still holds many stories and memories of Manila's rich past.

Amazing Buildings of Escolta

Escolta Street is famous for its beautiful and historic buildings. Many of these were among the first "skyscrapers" in the Philippines. These buildings show different architectural styles, like Art Deco and Neoclassical designs. They remind us of a time when Manila was growing fast and becoming a modern city. Walking along Escolta is like taking a trip back in time to see these grand structures.