An older door

The San Agustin Church in Intramuros, unlike the Manila Cathedral, was able to survive WWII. In fact, it is the oldest known church still standing in the Philippines. It was completed in 1607 and the magnificent carved doors, slowly and carefully being stripped of the grime of the centuries, bear the pierced heart of Jesus and bible symbol of the Order of St. Augustine. Through the door, you can see a portion of the arched vestibule. Looks like relief, doesn't it? But it isn't. The entire interior... 

Source:  My Manila

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