LIST: Where to park and see Pope Francis

In this Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015 photo, tarpaulin posters heralding the visit of Pope Francis dot along a boulevard in suburban Pasay City, Philippines.  AP/Bullit Marquez

MANILA, Philippines — Traffic is expected to build up around areas where Pope Francis will pass during his five-day visit in the Philippines.

Authorities are also preparing for Filipino Catholics and well-wishers who will pour into streets to catch a glimpse of the Holy Father.

Know where to park your vehicles and where crowds will converge during his stay in the Philippines.

ALSO SEE: List of Metro Manila roads closed for Pope's visit | List of closed Manila areas, roads around Pope's residence

 

January 15, Thursday

Where to see the Pope after his plane arrives at the Villamor Air Base

  • Along Andrews Avenue
  • Circulo Del Mundo
  • Along Airport Road
  • Along Domestic Road
  • Along NAIA Road
  • Along Roxas Boulevard
  • Along Quirino Avenue
  • Along Taft Avenue

Parking areas

  • Mall of Asia
  • Resorts World
  • NAIA Terminal 3 parking space
  • Rizal Memorial Stadium
  • Harrison Plaza
  • Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) Complex
  • Pagcor

January 16, Friday

Where to see the Pope as he travels to Malacañang

  • Along Taft Avenue
  • Along Quirino Avenue
  • Nagtahan
  • Along JP Laurel Street

Where to see the Pope as he travels from Malacañang to the Manila Cathedral

  • Along Jose Laurel Street
  • Along Gen. Solano Street
  • Along Casal Street
  • Along P. Burgos Avenue
  • Along Bonifacio Drive
  • Anda Circle
  • Soriano Avenue

Parking areas (drop-off points four hours before closure)

  • Arlegui Street
  • Nepomuceno Street
  • General Solano Street
  • Nicanor Padilla Street
  • SM Manila (Aroceros)
  • Park n' Ride Lawton
  • Manila Post Office
  • Intramuros Area

Where to see the Pope as he travels from the Apostolic Nunciature to the SM Mall of Asia Arena

  • EDSA Extension
  • Along Globe Rotunda
  • Along JW Diokno Boulevard
  • Along Along Marina Way
  • Along Coral Way
  • Along Pacific Drive
  • Roxas Boulevard
  • P. Quirino Avenue
  • Taft Avenue

Parking areas (drop-off points four hours before closure)

  • JW Diokno Boulevard
  • Seaside Boulevard
  • SM MOA Parking Space
  • Rizal Memorial Stadium
  • Harrison Plaza
  • Manila Zoo
  • CCP Complex

 

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