Saint John the Baptist Parish Church

Saint John the Baptist Parish Church, commonly known as Calamba Church, is a Roman Catholic parish church located on J.P. Rizal Street in Poblacion, Calamba City, Laguna, Philippines. Built in 1859 and reconstructed after World War II, it is nationally notable as the baptismal site of national hero Jose Rizal on June 22, 1861. The stone church features Baroque-influenced architecture, a historic baptismal font, and a National Historical Commission marker commemorating its heritage.

Visitors can expect a historic stone parish church in the city center of Calamba facing the city plaza and near the Rizal Shrine. The interior features a central nave, altar, religious images, stained-glass windows, and the preserved original baptismal font where Jose Rizal was baptized. The exterior shows a simple Baroque facade with a bell tower. The grounds include a historical marker, a small plaza area, and spaces for prayer and quiet sightseeing.