It is impossible to miss the neoclassical architectural marvel on Arlegui Street, an impeccably white building set amidst a sprawling 4,925sqm property in the quaint district of San Miguel, Manila. Dubbed the Laperal Mansion, the historic 19th-century structure situated a few metres away from the Philippines’ seat of power–the Malacañan Palace–is one of the most exquisite among the old colonial-style residences in San Miguel and considered the most beautiful house in the area. Recently, it has been restored to its full glory to serve as a residence to visiting foreign dignitaries.
Originally owned by the wealthy Escaler y Sioco family from Pampanga, the mansion features elaborate details of a tasteful fusion of traditional European architecture and elements that are distinctly Filipino. As intricate and ornate as the wrought ironworks that strike a contrast against its white facade is its rich and colourful–albeit controversial—history.
In San Miguel district, once known as home to Manila’s affluent, the mansion instantly stood out; it won the House Beautiful Contest in 1929 shortly after it was built. In the same year, Doña Sabina Sioco viuda de Escaler gifted the mansion to her daughter Josefina Escaler y Sioco and sonin-law Rafael Fernandez as a wedding gift.
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