Burnay of Vigan
by Jane Dacumos on October 16, 2012If there is one place in the Philippines that one should not miss to visit, it is the charming heritage city of Vigan. Known for being the oldest surviving Spanish colonial city in the country and declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999, Vigan is not only famous because of the ancestral houses. It is also well known for its Burnay.
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Tagudin Church – St. Augustine Church
by Jane Dacumos on August 22, 2012A very clear Baroque style pervades the façade of the church. The main entrance is elliptically arched with a recessed entrance door fully decorated with Augustinians symbols and crowned by a triangular pediment of Baroque influence.
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Sta. Catalina – The Vegetable Bowl of the North
by Jane Dacumos on August 3, 2012When the conquistador Juan de Salcedo travelled inland, he also was looking for fresh water, since the area where he landed yielded only salty water. When they finally found fresh water, one of his men saw an apparition of Saint Catherine of Alexandria near the place where he drank.
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Shrine of Our Lady of Charity – Bantay, Ilocos Sur
by Jane Dacumos on August 3, 2012Considered to be the two oldest structures in the province, the church and bell tower of Bantay Parish is the home of Nuestra Senora de La Caridad, the Queen of Ilocandia. The bell tower was built in 1590 and the church in the following year.
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Quirino Bridge: The Iconic Symbol of Ilocos Sur
by Jane Dacumos on August 3, 2012The scenic arch bridge, Quirino Bridge, traversing the Abra River, is located between two beautiful mountains and is built to honor then-President Elpidio Quirino. The old bridge, an iconic symbol of Ilocos Sur, is currently preserved as a tourist attraction.
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