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  • Vigan is a well preserved Spanish colonial town in Ilocos, in the north of the Philippines.  Its showcase is  Calle Crisologo in the Mestizo District  which is lined with many old restored buildings taking visitors back a century or two during the Spanish colonial period.
    vigan-architecture-02.jpg
  • Vigan is a well preserved Spanish colonial town in Ilocos, in the north of the Philippines.  Its showcase is  Calle Crisologo in the Mestizo District  which is lined with many old restored buildings taking visitors back a century or two during the Spanish colonial period.
    vigan-architecture-03.jpg
  • Silay City, dubbed as the Paris of Negros because of its European architecture inspired houses which had been declared historical landmarks, because of this it is the second museum city in the Philippines next to Vigan.  Silay is often referred to as the "Paris of Negros" due to its artists, cultural shows and large collection of perfectly preserved heritage houses.  More than thirty of these well preserved ancestral homes have been declared historical landmarks and are the main attractions in Silay.
    silay-ancestral-5.jpg
  • Silay City, is famous in the Philippines because of its European architecture that have been declared historical landmarks.   Silay is occasionally referred to as the "Paris of Negros" because of these perfectly preserved heritage houses though Paris may be a bit of a stretch of the imagination....
    silay-ancestral-6.jpg
  • Vigan Architectural Detail - Vigan is a World Heritage Site as the best preserved Spanish colonial town in the Philippines and is well known for its cobblestone streets, and  unique architecture that fuses Philippine and Chinese building design, and construction with Spanish colonial architecture.  The city's full name at the time of its Spanish foundation was "Villa Fernandina", or "Town of Ferdinand", in honour of Prince Ferdinand, the firstborn son of King Philip II of Spain. As the city grew, and the seat of the Archdiocese of Nueva Segovia transferred to Vigan, it was later re-named "Ciudad Fernandina de Vigan"
    vigan-architecture-01.jpg
  • Intramuros is the historic core of the City of Manila meaning literally "within the walls".    Also called the Walled City, the original site of Manila was the seat of government when the Philippines under Spanish colonial rule.  Some of the original architecture has been left standing with definite Spanish influences, though much of Intramuros was destroyed during WWII.
    intramuros-architecture-3.jpg
  • Intramuros Lampost - Intramuros is the historic core of the City of Manila meaning literally "within the walls".    Also called the Walled City, the original site of Manila was the seat of government when the Philippines under Spanish colonial rule.  Some of the original architecture has been left standing with definite Spanish influences, though much of Intramuros was destroyed during WWII.
    intramuros-architecture-2.jpg
  • Intramuros is the historic core of the City of Manila meaning literally "within the walls".    Also called the Walled City, the original site of Manila was the seat of government when the Philippines under Spanish colonial rule.  Some of the original architecture has been left standing with definite Spanish influences, though much of Intramuros was destroyed during WWII.
    intramuros-architecture-4.jpg
  • Intramuros Lampost - Intramuros is the historic core of the City of Manila meaning literally "within the walls".    Also called the Walled City, the original site of Manila was the seat of government when the Philippines under Spanish colonial rule.  Some of the original architecture has been left standing with definite Spanish influences, though much of Intramuros was destroyed during WWII.
    intramuros-architecture-2.jpg
  • Windows made of capiz shells were originally chosen because it was cheaper to make windows of capiz than glass during the Spanish Colonial period of the Philippines.  They continued to be made, however, thanks to their ability to allow enough light through and their strength in holding up to typhoons.
    capiz-windows-2.jpg
  • Windows made of capiz shells were originally chosen because it was cheaper to make windows of capiz than glass during the Spanish Colonial period of the Philippines.  They continued to be made, however, thanks to their ability to allow enough light through and their strength in holding up to typhoons.
    capiz-windows-1.jpg
  • Casa Manila is housed in a Spanish era building that shows the colonial lifestyle during the Spanish colonial period of the Philippines. Casa Manila is an imposing stone structure circa 1850, one of the grand houses in Barrio San Luis of Intramuros and across the street from San Agustin church.
    casa-manila-intramuros-6.jpg
  • Casa Manila Courtyard and Fountain - Casa Manila is housed in a Spanish era building that shows the colonial lifestyle during the Spanish colonial period of the Philippines. Casa Manila is an imposing stone structure circa 1850, one of the grand houses in Barrio San Luis of Intramuros and across the street from San Agustin church.
    casa-manila-intramuros-2.jpg
  • Casa Manila is housed in a Spanish era building that shows the colonial lifestyle during the Spanish colonial period of the Philippines. Casa Manila is an imposing stone structure circa 1850, one of the grand houses in Barrio San Luis of Intramuros and across the street from San Agustin church.
    casa-manila-intramuros-1.jpg
  • Casa Manila Arches and Doorways - Casa Manila is housed in a Spanish era building that shows the colonial lifestyle during the Spanish colonial period of the Philippines. Casa Manila is an imposing stone structure circa 1850, one of the grand houses in Barrio San Luis of Intramuros and across the street from San Agustin church.
    casa-manila-intramuros-7.jpg
  • Casa Manila is housed in a Spanish era building that shows the colonial lifestyle during the Spanish colonial period of the Philippines. Casa Manila is an imposing stone structure circa 1850, one of the grand houses in Barrio San Luis of Intramuros and across the street from San Agustin church.
    casa-manila-intramuros-3.jpg
  • Vigan Burgos Plaza Vase - as the best preserved Spanish colonial town in the Philippines Vigan is well known for its cobblestone streets and  unique architecture that fuses Philippine and Chinese design with Spanish colonial architecture.
    burgos-plaza-vigan-3.jpg
  • Crisologo Street, Vigan Historical District -Vigan is the only town in the Philippines that has retained ts Spanish colonial architecture with a distinct identity of its own.  Vigan's mestizo district was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site as the "Historic Town of Vigan."  Calle Crisologo is one of the main attractions in the city of Vigan. It is a well preserved cobblestone street a few hundred meters in length and lined with many old restored buildings taking visitors back a century or two during the Spanish colonial period.
    crisologo-street-5.jpg
  • Calle Crisologo is one of the main attractions in the city of Vigan. It is a well preserved cobblestone street a few hundred meters in length and lined with many old restored buildings taking visitors back a century or two during the Spanish colonial period.
    crisologo-street-7.jpg
  • Crisologo Street, Vigan Historical District -Vigan is the only town in the Philippines that has retained ts Spanish colonial architecture with a distinct identity of its own.  Vigan's mestizo district was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site as the "Historic Town of Vigan."  Calle Crisologo is one of the main attractions in the city of Vigan. It is a well preserved cobblestone street a few hundred meters in length and lined with many old restored buildings taking visitors back a century or two during the Spanish colonial period.
    crisologo-street-2.jpg
  • Crisologo Street, Vigan Historical District -Vigan is the only town in the Philippines that has retained ts Spanish colonial architecture with a distinct identity of its own.  Vigan's mestizo district was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site as the "Historic Town of Vigan."  Calle Crisologo is one of the main attractions in the city of Vigan. It is a well preserved cobblestone street a few hundred meters in length and lined with many old restored buildings taking visitors back a century or two during the Spanish colonial period.
    crisologo-street-vigan-7.jpg
  • Crisologo Street, Vigan Historical District -Vigan is the only town in the Philippines that has retained ts Spanish colonial architecture with a distinct identity of its own.  Vigan's mestizo district was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site as the "Historic Town of Vigan."  Calle Crisologo is one of the main attractions in the city of Vigan. It is a well preserved cobblestone street a few hundred meters in length and lined with many old restored buildings taking visitors back a century or two during the Spanish colonial period.
    crisologo-street-3.jpg
  • Crisologo Street, Vigan Historical District -Vigan is the only town in the Philippines that has retained ts Spanish colonial architecture with a distinct identity of its own.  Vigan's mestizo district was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site as the "Historic Town of Vigan."  Calle Crisologo is one of the main attractions in the city of Vigan. It is a well preserved cobblestone street a few hundred meters in length and lined with many old restored buildings taking visitors back a century or two during the Spanish colonial period.
    crisologo-street-4.jpg
  • Crisologo Street, Vigan Historical District -Vigan is the only town in the Philippines that has retained ts Spanish colonial architecture with a distinct identity of its own.  Vigan's mestizo district was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site as the "Historic Town of Vigan."  Calle Crisologo is one of the main attractions in the city of Vigan. It is a well preserved cobblestone street a few hundred meters in length and lined with many old restored buildings taking visitors back a century or two during the Spanish colonial period.
    crisologo-street-1.jpg
  • Windows made of capiz shells were originally chosen because it was cheaper to make windows of capiz than glass during the Spanish Colonial period of the Philippines.  They continued to be made, however, thanks to their ability to allow enough light through and their strength in holding up to typhoons.
    capiz-shell-windows-01.jpg
  • Balay Negrense - Ancestral home of the Gaston family of French descent, who promoted sugar cane production in Negros Occidental.  After the death of Victor Gaston the family abandoned the house.  It fell into ruin but during the 70s concerned people in Silay repaired the home.  The architecture is a typical example of "Bahay na bato" or house of stone, with European colonial influences.
    silay-ancestral-1.jpg
  • Jose Pitong Ledesma Ancestral House - Silay City, dubbed as the Paris of Negros because of its European architecture inspired houses which had been declared historical landmarks, because of this it is the second museum city in the Philippines next to Vigan.  Silay is often referred to as the "Paris of Negros" due to its artists, cultural shows and large collection of perfectly preserved heritage houses.  More than thirty of these well preserved ancestral homes have been declared historical landmarks and are the main attractions in Silay.
    silay-ancestral-4.jpg
  • Jose Locsin Ancestral House - Silay City, dubbed as the Paris of Negros because of its European architecture inspired houses which had been declared historical landmarks, because of this it is the second museum city in the Philippines next to Vigan.  Silay is often referred to as the "Paris of Negros" due to its artists, cultural shows and large collection of perfectly preserved heritage houses.  More than thirty of these well preserved ancestral homes have been declared historical landmarks and are the main attractions in Silay.
    silay-ancestral-3.jpg
  • Silay City, dubbed as the Paris of Negros because of its European architecture inspired houses which had been declared historical landmarks, because of this it is the second museum city in the Philippines next to Vigan.  Silay is often referred to as the "Paris of Negros" due to its artists, cultural shows and large collection of perfectly preserved heritage houses.  More than thirty of these well preserved ancestral homes have been declared historical landmarks and are the main attractions in Silay.
    silay-ancestral-7.jpg
  • Bais wooden houses, at one time sugar plantations, are greatly influenced by a  Spanish sense of design and architecture. Many of the homes have undergone restoration and continue to be used as homes. Within these plantations are stately houses owned by sugar planters.
    bais-heritage-home-1.jpg
  • Intramuros is located along the bank of the Pasig River, and was built by the Spaniards in the 16th century.  Intramuros is the oldest district of the city of Manila.  Its name, in Spanish, means literally "within the walls", meaning within the wall enclosure of the city fortress, which also describes its structure as it is surrounded by thick, high walls and moats. During the Spanish colonial period, Intramuros was considered Manila itself.
    intramuros-manila-8.jpg
  • Paco Park is a recreational garden area and was once Manila’s municipal cemetery during the Spanish colonial period. It is located in the Paco district of the City of Manila.  Paco Park’s grandeur was slowly restored after the war and since then has remained as a public park and promenade for many sweethearts who spend quiet moments on the park benches and private alcoves. The park was converted into a national park in 1966.
    paco-park-manila-2.jpg
  • Catherine Alexandra Cathedral -Dumaguete's patron saint Santa Catalina de Alexandria was built in the 17th century. The church is a prominent landmark in the city. Adjacent to it is the old belfry which was used as a siege tower during the Spanish colonial period.
    dumaguete-cathedral-1.jpg
  • Belfry of Catherine Alexandra Church -Dumaguete's patron saint is Santa Catalina de Alexandria or St. Catherine of Alexandria.  A church was built in her name by the Dumaguete town plaza. The belfry is a prominent landmark in the city and belfry was used for protection against pirates during the Spanish colonial period.
    dumaguete-belfry-1.jpg
  • Catherine Alexandra Cathedral - Dumaguete's patron saint Santa Catalina de Alexandria was built in the 17th century. The church is a prominent landmark in the city. Adjacent to the cathedral is the old belfry once used as a siege tower during the Spanish colonial period.
    dumaguete-cathedral-2.jpg
  • Paco Park is a recreational garden area and was once Manila’s municipal cemetery during the Spanish colonial period. It is located in the Paco district of the City of Manila.  Paco Park’s grandeur was slowly restored after the war and since then has remained as a public park and promenade for many sweethearts who spend quiet moments on the park benches and private alcoves. The park was converted into a national park in 1966.
    paco-park-manila-1.jpg
  • Paoay Church, also known as St. Augustine Church, is a historical church located in the town of Paoay in Ilocos Norte, Philippines..Construction of the church was started by Augustinian friars in 1694.  A three storey coral stone belltower stands next to the church which served as an observation post in 1896 for the during the Philippine revolution against the Spanish.  Known as an earthquake baroque church it was built of bricks, tree sap and wood.
    paoay-church-03.jpg
  • St Francis of Assisi Siquijor - A Spanish period church made of stone, cruciform and nipa roof, while the adjoining convent is also made of stone. The bell tower stands separately from the church across the plaza, serving as a watchtower against raiders from the sea.
    siquijor-belltower-1.jpg
  • Paoay Church, also known as St. Augustine Church, is a historical church located in the town of Paoay in Ilocos Norte, Philippines..Construction of the church was started by Augustinian friars in 1694.  A three storey coral stone belltower stands next to the church which served as an observation post in 1896 for the during the Philippine revolution against the Spanish.  Known as an earthquake baroque church it was built of bricks, tree sap and wood.
    paoay-church-02.jpg
  • Paoay Church, also known as St. Augustine Church, is a historical church located in the town of Paoay in Ilocos Norte, Philippines..Construction of the church was started by Augustinian friars in 1694.  A three storey coral stone belltower stands next to the church which served as an observation post in 1896 for the during the Philippine revolution against the Spanish.  Known as an earthquake baroque church it was built of bricks, tree sap and wood.
    paoay-church-09.jpg
  • St Francis of Assisi Siquijor - A Spanish period church made of stone, cruciform and nipa roof, while the adjoining convent is also made of stone. The bell tower stands separately from the church across the plaza, serving as a watchtower against raiders from the sea.
    siquijor-belltower-2.jpg
  • Bacolod Ruins - this mansion was built in the early 1900s by sugar baron Don Mariano Ledesma Lacson.  In its time, the mansion was the largest residential structure ever built in the Philippines full of chinaware and fine furniture.  The mansion met its fate during World War II when United States Armed Forces and Filipino guerrilas burnt down the place to prevent Japanese forces from taking it over as headquarters.
    bacolod-ruins-2.jpg
  • Augustinian Recollects built San Isidro Labrador Church in 1884.  It was made of coral stone and hardwood.  The church and convent were declared a National Cultural Treasure of the Philippines in 2001.
    san-isidro-labrador-3.jpg
  • Bacolod Ruins - this mansion was built in the early 1900s by sugar baron Don Mariano Ledesma Lacson.  In its time, the mansion was the largest residential structure ever built in the Philippines replete with fine furniture, chinaware and decorative items. The mansion met its sad fate in the early part of World War II when United States Armed Forces in the Far East and Filipino guerrilas burnt down the place to prevent Japanese forces from taking it over as headquarters.
    bacolod-ruins-4.jpg
  • Bacolod Ruins - this mansion was built in the early 1900s by sugar baron Don Mariano Ledesma Lacson.  In its time, the mansion was the largest residential structure ever built in the Philippines replete with fine furniture, chinaware and decorative items. The mansion met its sad fate in the early part of World War II when United States Armed Forces in the Far East and Filipino guerrilas burnt down the place to prevent Japanese forces from taking it over as headquarters.
    bacolod-ruins-3.jpg
  • Bacolod Ruins - this mansion was built in the early 1900s by sugar baron Don Mariano Ledesma Lacson.  In its time, the mansion was the largest residential structure ever built in the Philippines replete with fine furniture, chinaware and decorative items. The mansion met its sad fate in the early part of World War II when United States Armed Forces in the Far East and Filipino guerrilas burnt down the place to prevent Japanese forces from taking it over as headquarters.
    bacolod-ruins-1.jpg
  • Built in 1884 by Augustinian Recollects, San Isidro Labrador Convent  was constructed of coral stone and hardwood. It has two pulpits but is best characterized by its hardwood flooring.  In 2001 the church and convent were declared a National Cultural Treasure of the Philippines.
    san-isidro-labrador-2.jpg
  • Stairway at San Isidro Labrador Convent - Built in 1884 by Augustinian Recollects, San Isidro Labrador Convent  was constructed of coral stone and hardwood. It has two pulpits but is best characterized by its hardwood flooring.  In 2001 the church and convent were declared a National Cultural Treasure of the Philippines.
    san-isidro-labrador-1.jpg
  • La Planta Hotel sits where the old Bais power plant of Bais used to be, hence the name.  La Planta Hotel is well known in Negros Oriental for its architecture and retro dining room.
    la-planta-5.jpg
  • La Planta Hotel sits where the old Bais power plant of Bais used to be, hence the name.  La Planta Hotel is well known in Negros Oriental for its architecture and retro dining room.
    la-planta-3.jpg
  • La Planta Hotel sits where the old Bais power plant of Bais used to be, hence the name.  La Planta Hotel is well known in Negros Oriental for its architecture and retro dining room.
    la-planta-2.jpg
  • La Planta Hotel sits where the old Bais power plant of Bais used to be, hence the name.  La Planta Hotel is well known in Negros Oriental for its architecture and retro dining room.
    la-planta-4.jpg
  • Bais Town Hall, built in Spanish stucco style in 1937 has an elaborate doorway that shows the faded glory of this once important sugar baron town.
    bais-town-hall-1.jpg
  • Maria Ledesma Golez Ancestral House - was purchased by Republic Commercial Banking Corporation, restored and is an excellent example of architectural reuse. The lower floor of the house has been renovated to house a bank. The bank’s interior is done in a style consonant to the general design of the rest of the house.
    maria-ledesma-golez-1.jpg
  • San Agustin Church Carved Wooden Doors San Agustin is the showpiece in the walled city of Intramuros Manila.  It was designated as a World Heritage Sites by UNESCO in 1993.  Earlier the church had been declared as a National Historical Landmark by the Philippine government in 1976.
    san-agustin-intramuros-5.jpg
  • San Agustin Church Carved Wooden Doors San Agustin is the showpiece in the walled city of Intramuros Manila.  It was designated as a World Heritage Sites by UNESCO in 1993.  Earlier the church had been declared as a National Historical Landmark by the Philippine government in 1976.
    san-agustin-intramuros-6.jpg
  • San Agustin Church Carved Wooden Doors San Agustin is the showpiece in the walled city of Intramuros Manila.  It was designated as a World Heritage Sites by UNESCO in 1993.  Earlier the church had been declared as a National Historical Landmark by the Philippine government in 1976.
    san-agustin-intramuros-4.jpg
  • Vigan Cathedral Bellfry - St Paul's Cathedral in Vigan is an earthquake baroque church built in 1574.  The cathedral itself features Neo-Gothic and pseudo Romanesque motifs. The belfry next door towers over Plaza Burgos.
    vigan-belfry-03.jpg
  • Vigan Cathedral, also known as St Paul's Cathedral is an earthquake baroque church built in 1574.  Commissioned by Spaniard Juan de Salcedo but was unfortunately destroyed by an earthquake. The current church was constructed in 1790 and was finished in 1800.  Cathedral features Neo-Gothic and pseudo Romanesque motifs. The baroque styled church has thick buttresses to support it through both earthquakes and typhoons
    vigan-cathedral-4.jpg
  • Vigan Cathedral, also known as St Paul's Cathedral is an earthquake baroque church built in 1574.  Commissioned by Spaniard Juan de Salcedo but was unfortunately destroyed by an earthquake. The current church was constructed in 1790 and was finished in 1800.  Cathedral features Neo-Gothic and pseudo Romanesque motifs. The baroque styled church has thick buttresses to support it through both earthquakes and typhoons
    vigan-cathedral-1.jpg
  • Bantay Church Belfry, though the church itself was destroyed the belfry or belltower remains overlooking the site of its once splendid church outside of Vigan.
    bantay-belfry-01.jpg
  • Skateboarders at Plaza Burgos  - with a childrens park and food court that sells local foods Plaza Burgos is favorite spot for locals to hang out.
    burgos-plaza-vigan-1.jpg
  • Plaza Burgos Vigan - A landmark tribute to the Vigan martyr priest, Father Jose P. Burgos has a childrens park and food court that sells local foods and a favorite spot for locals to hang out.
    burgos-plaza-vigan-2.jpg
  • Vigan Cathedral, also known as St Paul's Cathedral is an earthquake baroque church built in 1574.  Commissioned by Spaniard Juan de Salcedo but was unfortunately destroyed by an earthquake. The current church was constructed in 1790 and was finished in 1800.  Cathedral features Neo-Gothic and pseudo Romanesque motifs. The baroque styled church has thick buttresses to support it through both earthquakes and typhoons
    vigan-cathedral-2.jpg
  • Vigan Cathedral, also known as St Paul's Cathedral is an earthquake baroque church built in 1574.  Commissioned by Spaniard Juan de Salcedo but was unfortunately destroyed by an earthquake. The current church was constructed in 1790 and was finished in 1800.  Cathedral features Neo-Gothic and pseudo Romanesque motifs. The baroque styled church has thick buttresses to support it through both earthquakes and typhoons
    vigan-cathedral-3.jpg
  • La Consolacion College Bacolod is a Catholic educational institution of learning. It is localled known as LCCB  and administered by the Sisters of the Order of St. Augustine.  The school was<br />
established in 1919 as Colegio de la Señora de la Consolacion.   Three Augustinian sisters set it up:  Tomasa de la Sagrada Familia, Maria Teresa de Jesus and Alfonsa de la Santisima Trinidad.  <br />
The college has three patrons : Our Lady of Consolation, Saint Augustine of Hippo and Santa Monica.
    consolation-college-1.jpg
  • St Vinvent de Ferrer Bell Tower is built in a hexagonal shape and made of coral stones.  Gaudencio Marquez was the regent of the parish, who was responsible for its construction in 1885.
    st-vincent-ferrer.jpg
  • Dumaguete Watchtower, Rizal Avenue
    dumaguete-belfry-3.jpg
  • Manuel Severino Hofilena Ancestral House - This ancestral house displays antique artifacts from the and the collection of Ramon Hofilena.  The ancestral home houses antiques belonging to one of Silay’s principal families, the Hofileñas.  Among the paintings in its collection are works by Juan Luna, Jose Rizal and Felix Resurreccion Hidalgo.  Ramon Hofileña is an untiring preservationist of Negros' cultural heritage. The Hofileña Ancestral House is now considered as one of Silay’s public museums.
    silay-ancestral-2.jpg
  • Bais Wooden Church, just outside the Central Sugar Plant in Bais are a cluster of wooden plantation homes, with their very own chapel, which was shared by the sugar barons and the sugar workers back during the heyday of the Bais, Negros Oriental sugar boom.
    bais-wooden-church-2.jpg
  • Circular stairway at Vigan Cathedral, also known as St Paul's Cathedral - an "earthquake baroque" church built in 1574.  Commissioned by Spaniard Juan de Salcedo but was unfortunately destroyed by an earthquake. The current church was constructed in 1790 and was finished in 1800.  Cathedral features Neo-Gothic and pseudo Romanesque motifs. The baroque styled church has thick buttresses to support it through both earthquakes and typhoons
    circular-stairway-01.jpg
  • Bacolod Public Plaza is one of the city's notable landmarks located in the heart of downtown across from the San Sebastian Cathedral. The plaza is in the shape of a trapezoid with trees around the periphery.  The gazebo in the center is used for concerts - inscribed on the sides are composers Beethoven, Wagner, Haydn and Mozart.  The plaza was constructed as a place for recreation and cultural activities. The plaza is the heart of Bacolod's famous MasKara Festival celebration.
    bacolod-plaza-2.jpg
  • The San Diego Pro Cathedral is an early 20th century church in Silay, Negros.  It is the only pro cathedral outside Manila  - its unique feature is its huge dome.  The parish of Silay was established in 1776 the church was built of nipa and  bamboo.  In 1841, Father Eusebio Locsin had a more permanent structure made of stone and wood and in 1925 work began on a grander structure.  Jose Ledesma, a wealthy sugar baron, donated the majority of the funds needed to build the new edifice.  Ledesma commissioned an Italian architect Lucio Bernasconi to design the new church.  Bernasconi took the churches in his native Italy as the model for the Silay church.  The church was completed in 1927 and  inaugurated that same year.
    san-diego-pro-silay-3.jpg
  • Bais Wooden Church, just outside the Central Sugar Plant in Bais are a cluster of wooden plantation homes, with their very own chapel, which was shared by the sugar barons and the sugar workers back during the heyday of the Bais, Negros Oriental sugar boom.
    bais-wooden-church-4.jpg
  • Casa Vallejo is the oldest hotel in Baguio.  Located at the top of Baguio's Session Road area, Casa Vallejo is central to almost everything with many attractions within walking distance yet at the same time it still feels secluded.  Part of the small hotel is the award-winning Hill Station Restaurant and the artsy Mt. Cloud Bookstore where regular poetry readings and other cultural events are held.
    casa-vallejo-baguio-1.jpg
  • San Sebastian Cathedral is a late nineteenth century church in Bacolod, the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Bacolod.  Fr. Julian Gonzaga, from Barcelona the priest from 1818-1836 had the original wooden church ibuilt n 1825.  The present structure was reconstructed in 1876 under Father Mauricio Ferrero.  Hardwood from Palawan were used for the building. Fr. Mariano de Avila's bell was installed in the bell tower during construction.    In 1885, construction of the bell towers began.  The towers were made of aluminum framed in hardwood.  The church was declared a cathedral in 1933 when Bacolod became its own diocese.
    San-Sebastian-Bacolod-4.jpg
  • San Sebastian Cathedral is a late nineteenth century church in Bacolod, the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Bacolod.  Fr. Julian Gonzaga, from Barcelona the priest from 1818-1836 had the original wooden church ibuilt n 1825.  The present structure was reconstructed in 1876 under Father Mauricio Ferrero.  Hardwood from Palawan were used for the building. Fr. Mariano de Avila's bell was installed in the bell tower during construction.    In 1885, construction of the bell towers began.  The towers were made of aluminum framed in hardwood.  The church was declared a cathedral in 1933 when Bacolod became its own diocese.
    San-Sebastian-Bacolod-3.jpg
  • Bacolod Public Plaza is one of the city's notable landmarks located in the heart of downtown across from the San Sebastian Cathedral. The plaza is in the shape of a trapezoid with trees around the periphery.  The gazebo in the center is used for concerts - inscribed on the sides are composers Beethoven, Wagner, Haydn and Mozart.  The plaza was constructed as a place for recreation and cultural activities. The plaza is the heart of Bacolod's famous MasKara Festival celebration.
    bacolod-plaza-3.jpg
  • The San Diego Pro Cathedral is an early 20th century church in Silay, Negros.  It is the only pro cathedral outside Manila  - its unique feature is its huge dome.  The parish of Silay was established in 1776 the church was built of nipa and  bamboo.  In 1841, Father Eusebio Locsin had a more permanent structure made of stone and wood and in 1925 work began on a grander structure.  Jose Ledesma, a wealthy sugar baron, donated the majority of the funds needed to build the new edifice.  Ledesma commissioned an Italian architect Lucio Bernasconi to design the new church.  Bernasconi took the churches in his native Italy as the model for the Silay church.  The church was completed in 1927 and  inaugurated that same year.
    san-diego-pro-silay-1.jpg
  • The San Diego Pro Cathedral is an early 20th century church in Silay, Negros.  It is the only pro cathedral outside Manila  - its unique feature is its huge dome.  The parish of Silay was established in 1776 the church was built of nipa and  bamboo.  In 1841, Father Eusebio Locsin had a more permanent structure made of stone and wood and in 1925 work began on a grander structure.  Jose Ledesma, a wealthy sugar baron, donated the majority of the funds needed to build the new edifice.  Ledesma commissioned an Italian architect Lucio Bernasconi to design the new church.  Bernasconi took the churches in his native Italy as the model for the Silay church.  The church was completed in 1927 and  inaugurated that same year.
    san-diego-pro-silay-2.jpg
  • Bacolod Public Plaza is one of the city's notable landmarks located in the heart of downtown across from the San Sebastian Cathedral. The plaza is in the shape of a trapezoid with trees around the periphery.  The gazebo in the center is used for concerts - inscribed on the sides are composers Beethoven, Wagner, Haydn and Mozart.  The plaza was constructed as a place for recreation and cultural activities. The plaza is the heart of Bacolod's famous MassKara Festival celebration.
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  • Vigan Cathedral, also known as St Paul's Cathedral is an earthquake baroque church built in 1574. Commissioned by Spaniard Juan de Salcedo but was unfortunately destroyed by an earthquake. The current church was constructed in 1790 and was finished in 1800. Cathedral features Neo-Gothic and pseudo Romanesque motifs. The baroque styled church has thick buttresses to support it through both earthquakes and typhoons
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  • Casa Manila is housed in a Spanish era building that shows the colonial lifestyle during the Spanish colonial period of the Philippines. Casa Manila is an imposing stone structure circa 1850, one of the grand houses in Barrio San Luis of Intramuros and across the street from San Agustin church.
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  • Intramuros Courtyard Manila - Intramuros is located along the bank of the Pasig River, and was built by the Spaniards in the 16th century.  Intramuros is the oldest district of the city of Manila.  Its name, in Spanish, means literally "within the walls", meaning within the wall enclosure of the city fortress, which also describes its structure as it is surrounded by thick, high walls and moats. During the Spanish colonial period, Intramuros was considered Manila itself.
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  • Intramuros Courtyard Manila - Intramuros is located along the bank of the Pasig River, and was built by the Spaniards in the 16th century.  Intramuros is the oldest district of the city of Manila.  Its name, in Spanish, means literally "within the walls", meaning within the wall enclosure of the city fortress, which also describes its structure as it is surrounded by thick, high walls and moats. During the Spanish colonial period, Intramuros was considered Manila itself.
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  • Intramuros Courtyard Manila - Intramuros is located along the bank of the Pasig River, and was built by the Spaniards in the 16th century.  Intramuros is the oldest district of the city of Manila.  Its name, in Spanish, means literally "within the walls", meaning within the wall enclosure of the city fortress, which also describes its structure as it is surrounded by thick, high walls and moats. During the Spanish colonial period, Intramuros was considered Manila itself.
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  • Intramuros Courtyard Manila - Intramuros is located along the bank of the Pasig River, and was built by the Spaniards in the 16th century.  Intramuros is the oldest district of the city of Manila.  Its name, in Spanish, means literally "within the walls", meaning within the wall enclosure of the city fortress, which also describes its structure as it is surrounded by thick, high walls and moats. During the Spanish colonial period, Intramuros was considered Manila itself.
    intramuros-architecture-5.jpg
  • Intramuros is located along the bank of the Pasig River, and was built by the Spaniards in the 16th century.  Intramuros is the oldest district of the city of Manila.  Its name, in Spanish, means literally "within the walls", meaning within the wall enclosure of the city fortress, which also describes its structure as it is surrounded by thick, high walls and moats. During the Spanish colonial period, Intramuros was considered Manila itself.
    intramuros-architecture-1.jpg
  • Intramuros is located along the bank of the Pasig River, and was built by the Spaniards in the 16th century.  Intramuros is the oldest district of the city of Manila.  Its name, in Spanish, means literally "within the walls", meaning within the wall enclosure of the city fortress, which also describes its structure as it is surrounded by thick, high walls and moats. During the Spanish colonial period, Intramuros was considered Manila itself.
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  • Intramuros is located along the bank of the Pasig River, and was built by the Spaniards in the 16th century.  Intramuros is the oldest district of the city of Manila.  Its name, in Spanish, means literally "within the walls", meaning within the wall enclosure of the city fortress, which also describes its structure as it is surrounded by thick, high walls and moats. During the Spanish colonial period, Intramuros was considered Manila itself.
    intramuros-architecture-12.jpg
  • Casa Manila is housed in a Spanish era building that shows the colonial lifestyle during the Spanish colonial period of the Philippines. Casa Manila is an imposing stone structure circa 1850, one of the grand houses in Barrio San Luis of Intramuros and across the street from San Agustin church.
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  • Puerta del Parian Intramuros Manila - Intramuros is located along the bank of the Pasig River, and was built by the Spaniards in the 16th century.  Intramuros is the oldest district of the city of Manila.  Its name, in Spanish, means literally "within the walls", meaning within the wall enclosure of the city fortress, which also describes its structure as it is surrounded by thick, high walls and moats. During the Spanish colonial period, Intramuros was considered Manila itself.
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  • Intramuros is located along the bank of the Pasig River, and was built by the Spaniards in the 16th century.  Intramuros is the oldest district of the city of Manila.  Its name, in Spanish, means literally "within the walls", meaning within the wall enclosure of the city fortress, which also describes its structure as it is surrounded by thick, high walls and moats. During the Spanish colonial period, Intramuros was considered Manila itself.
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  • Intramuros is located along the bank of the Pasig River, and was built by the Spaniards in the 16th century.  Intramuros is the oldest district of the city of Manila.  Its name, in Spanish, means literally "within the walls", meaning within the wall enclosure of the city fortress, which also describes its structure as it is surrounded by thick, high walls and moats. During the Spanish colonial period, Intramuros was considered Manila itself.
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  • Intramuros is located along the bank of the Pasig River, and was built by the Spaniards in the 16th century.  Intramuros is the oldest district of the city of Manila.  Its name, in Spanish, means literally "within the walls", meaning within the wall enclosure of the city fortress, which also describes its structure as it is surrounded by thick, high walls and moats. During the Spanish colonial period, Intramuros was considered Manila itself.
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  • Puerta del Parian Intramuros Manila - Intramuros is located along the bank of the Pasig River, and was built by the Spaniards in the 16th century.  Intramuros is the oldest district of the city of Manila.  Its name, in Spanish, means literally "within the walls", meaning within the wall enclosure of the city fortress, which also describes its structure as it is surrounded by thick, high walls and moats. During the Spanish colonial period, Intramuros was considered Manila itself.
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  • Fort Santiago is a defense fortress built for Spanish conquistador, Miguel Lopez de Legazpi and one of the best preserved structures of the walled city of Intramuros in Manila, Philippines.  The fort is shielded with walls 2 metres thick of 8 feet located at the mouth of the Pasig River and once the premier defense fortress of the Spanish Government in the Philippines.
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  • Fort Santiago is a defense fortress built for Spanish conquistador, Miguel Lopez de Legazpi and one of the best preserved structures of the walled city of Intramuros in Manila, Philippines.  The fort is shielded with walls 2 metres thick of 8 feet located at the mouth of the Pasig River and once the premier defense fortress of the Spanish Government in the Philippines.
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  • Calesa or horse and carriage roams the streets of Intramuros.  Intramuros Manila was built by the Spaniards in the 16th century - its name means literally "within the walls" which also describes its structure as it is surrounded by thick walls and moats. During the Spanish colonial period Intramuros was considered to be Manila itself.
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  • Statue of Jose Rizal who was the most prominent advocate for reforms in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era. He is considered a national hero and the anniversary of Rizal's death is commemorated as a Philippine holiday called Rizal Day. Rizal's military trial and execution made him a martyr of the Philippine Revolution.
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