Malacañang of the North

During our 2nd day in Vaseline road trip, we visited the Malacañang of the North or the official residence of the Marcoses located in Paoay, Ilocos Norte. Let’s take a sneak peak at the real Malacanang of the North.

Malacanang of the North and Paoay Lake

Malacanang of the North and Paoay Lake

Malacanang of the North and Paoay Lake

It is a two-storey house and it is one of the 29 rest houses of late President Ferdinand Marcos.

Malacanang of the North and Paoay Lake

The house has 9 spacious rooms which used to accommodate upper class guests during Marcos’ term.

Malacanang of the North and Paoay Lake

The house is a mixture of Spanish and Ilocano interior designs.

Malacanang of the North and Paoay Lake

It also has 2 living rooms and 2 dining rooms. See how extravagant the house is; accommodating upper class visitors during those times.

Malacanang of the North and Paoay Lake

Malacanang of the North and Paoay Lake

Malacanang of the North and Paoay Lake

Both 1st and 2nd floor have spacious veranda facing the Paoay Lake.

Malacanang of the North and Paoay Lake

Malacanang of the North and Paoay Lake

Malacanang of the North and Paoay Lake

After Ferdinand Marcos died, Malacanang of the North was transformed into a musuem. It is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and has an entrance fee of P20.00.

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