Get DirectionsThe historic Battle of San Rafael took place at the Parish of San Juan de Dios Church, which was built in the 18th century. Ankle-deep blood was spilled here from a violent conflict in 1896 between hundreds of revolutionary Katipuneros and the Spanish army. Designed intricately in the baroque style, San Juan de Dios Parish, also called San Rafael Church, has a curved façade unlike the flat ones more typical of other baroque churches in the Philippines.AddressSan RafaelOperational HoursDepending on mass scheduleBest time to visitYear-roundHow to get thereFrom Manila, take a bus, jeepney, or van bound for Bulacan. Inform the driver to drop you off by San Rafael Church. If you opt to drive, enter the church into navigation maps and follow the route. Feel free to also ask locals in the area if you need more guidance!Things to-doExploring the church architecture, attending mass or religious ceremony, lighting of candles and offering prayers, exploring the surrounding areas