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Archive for the ‘Ilocos Sur’ Category

May 10
31st

Calle Crisologo, Vigan City

Posted by Ada on Category: Ilocos Sur, Luzon | 11 Comments

May 10
28th

Santa Maria Church, Ilocos Sur

Posted by Ada on Category: Ilocos Sur, Luzon | 4 Comments

Santa Maria Church or La Asuncion de la Ñuestra Señora Church is one of the 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites Baroque Churches of the Philippines.

Sta. Maria Church 1

Oh yeah! I have been to 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites Baroque Churches of the Philippines! The first one was the Paoay Church. Two more churches woot!!

Sta. Maria Church 2
Its bell tower

Santa Maria Church was built in 1765 under Augustinian order. The bell tower was constructed a distance away from the main church to prevent possible main church damage from earthquakes. Continue reading »