EDSA Shrine

The EDSA Shrine, also known as the Shrine of Mary, Queen of Peace, and Our Lady of EDSA, is a tiny Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Manila shrine located in Quezon City at the junction of Ortigas Avenue and Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (The EDSA Shrine, also known as the Shrine of Mary, Queen of Peace, and Our Lady of EDSA, is a tiny Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Manila shrine located in Quezon City at the junction of Ortigas Avenue and Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA). It is a memorial commemorating the first People's Power Revolution and its peaceful conclusion on December 15, 1989. It was the site of the two demonstrations that ousted Ferdinand Marcos and Joseph Estrada's presidencies. This memorial is a towering reminder that fighting for freedom does not have to be a bloody endeavor. Rather, it may be accomplished peacefully and without loss of life.

The Shrine was constructed by architect Mañosa to symbolize the freedom of movement and joyous spirit of the original EDSA Revolution. The Shrine will face the streets, with the late artist Virginia Ty-bronze Navarro's sculpture of Our Lady of Queen of Peace constituting the top of the edifice. The promenade is accessible from EDSA and Ortigas Avenue through cascading steps and ramps. This plaza's center faces the intersection of the two main highways and has become the scene of the Eucharistic ceremony conducted each year to commemorate the People Power Revolution.). It is a memorial commemorating the first People's Power Revolution and its peaceful conclusion on December 15, 1989. It was the site of the two demonstrations that ousted Ferdinand Marcos and Joseph Estrada's presidencies. This memorial is a towering reminder that fighting for freedom does not have to be a bloody endeavor. Due to reasons above, EDSA Shrine is worthy to rank number 4 on our list of the most beautiful historical sites in Philipines.

Location: Corner Ortigas Ave, Ortigas Center, Quezon City, 1100 Metro Manila, Philippines.