Escolta Street
Escolta Street (lit: Escort) is a historic east–west street located in the old downtown district of Binondo in Manila, Philippines. It runs parallel to the Pasig River, from Quintin Paredes Road (Plaza Moraga) to Plaza Santa Cruz Road (Plaza Lacson). The street is home to several fine examples of early skyscraper design in the Philippines. In Spanish, it is known as calle de la Escolta. Its definition as a historic financial district includes Escolta and other surrounding streets of Binondo and Santa Cruz. It currently carries one-way eastbound traffic towards Santa Cruz.
| Calle de la Escolta | |
Escolta Street, looking west from Plaza Santa Cruz. | |
| Length | 0.5 km (0.31 mi) Based on Google Maps |
|---|---|
| Location | Manila |
| East end | N150 (Plaza Santa Cruz Road) in Santa Cruz |
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| West end | Quintin Paredes Road in Binondo |
| Construction | |
| Completion | 1594 |
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