The Church of St. Augustine is located in Bantay Ilocos Sur, a 30- minute drive from Vigan. Built in 1590, the church is considered to be one of the oldest churches in entire Ilocos Sur. The design of the church is an example of a Romanesque architecture. The church was originally made of bamboo and cogon structure and houses the miraculous Image of Our Lady … Continue reading St. Augustine Parish of Bantay,Ilocos Sur
Paoay Church is also known as St. Augustine Church. It was built by the Augustinian Friars in 1694 and was completed in 1710. It is a best example of a baroque style church that has a touch of local influence. The three-storey bell tower on the right side of the church was also made of coral stones and was once used as an observation post … Continue reading Paoay Church
Vigan is one of the tourist attractions in the Province of Ilocos Sur. During the day, store and souvenir shops lined- up the streets of this heritage village. At night, its captivating beauty unfolds. As the thick number of tourists disappears, the nostalgic ambiance of Vigan unfolds. Walking Calle Crisologo at night is a memorable experience that allows you to travel back in time while … Continue reading Vigan City at Night
This privately-owned attraction showcases a mini-zoo that features the owner’s collection of local and foreign animal species. Among the facilities of the resort-complex are the butterfly farm, a track for horse riding and skeet shooting range. Located at the very heart of Vigan, Ilocos Sur, the resort also allows visitors to interact with some animals of the zoo by feeding and having a souvenir photo … Continue reading The Baluarte
Vigan Cathedral is also known as the St. Paul’s Cathedral. This Baroque -inspired church was built in 1790-1800 by the Augustinians friars who settled in the province of Ilocos during the mid-17th century. It has an impressive interior walls that are well-preserved until this present time. The church’s octagonal bell tower is located 10 meters south of the cathedral. Also near to this church is the … Continue reading Vigan Cathedral
Vigan is the capital of Ilocos Sur. The city is famous because of its character described by many travelers as “very nostalgic.” It became famous because of the well-preserved old Spanish colonial houses and is listed as one of UNESCO’s “World heritage site”. Most of these ancestral houses were located along Calle Crisologo. According to records, these houses were owned and built by rich Chinese traders during the … Continue reading Vigan City
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