Cultural sightseeing in Philippines. What to visit - museums, temples, castles and palaces
Attractions in the Philippines are very diverse. They are represented by colonial-era buildings, natural attractions, and indigenous villages. You can spend time in a variety of interesting ways here. The Spaniards landed on the Islands in the XVI century. They began to impose their history and culture on the locals. This led not only to the adoption of Catholicism by most of the population and the abundance of Spanish names and surnames but also the traditional Spanish buildings in many localities. Guildhall is usually located on the square or rectangular Plaza Mayor. It is surrounded by beautiful buildings. The streets originate from the square.
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The Saint Augustine Church in Paoay is also built as a fortification and a temple at the same time. Its distinctive feature is the squatness, massiveness of the walls, and the buttress. Construction was carried out taking into account the seismic activity of the region. The facade of the building was built under the influence of the Javanese style with Gothic elements. The materials used in the construction are very unusual. These are coral stones, a solution that includes sugar cane, mango, and leather. The distant bell tower resembles a Romanesque tower and pagoda at the same time. The legend is related to the construction of the Church of St. Mary the Virgin on the island of Luzon. The statue of the Virgin Mary constantly disappeared from its place in the city of Bulle. It appeared in Santa Maria. Local residents considered this an omen. They began to build a temple. The building was built in the Baroque style. But it looks very strict and has no decorations. It is reinforced with buttresses to protect it from earthquakes.
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Cathedrals and basilicas in Philippines
♥ Cathedral of San Nicolas de Tolentino, Mati. On the map Photos
♥ Cathedral of Our Lady Mediatrix of All Graces, Kidapawan City. On the map Photos
♥ San Pedro Cathedral, Davao City. On the map Photos
♥ Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Cotabato City. On the map Photos
♥ Old Cathedral of Christ the King, Tagum City. On the map Photos
♥ Cathedral of St. Joseph the Worker, Ipil. On the map Photos
♥ Sto. Niño Cathedral, Pagadian City. On the map Photos
♥ Cathedral of San Nicolas de Tolentino, Mati. On the map Photos
♥ Cathedral of Our Lady Mediatrix of All Graces, Kidapawan City. On the map Photos
♥ San Pedro Cathedral, Davao City. On the map Photos
♥ Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Cotabato City. On the map Photos
♥ Old Cathedral of Christ the King, Tagum City. On the map Photos
♥ Cathedral of St. Joseph the Worker, Ipil. On the map Photos
♥ Sto. Niño Cathedral, Pagadian City. On the map Photos
Palaces in Philippines
♥ Palace 'Archbishop’s Palace' Pampanga. On the map Photos
♥ Palace 'Coconut Palace' . On the map Photos
♥ Palace 'Malacañan Palace' . On the map Photos
♥ Palace 'Malacañan sa Sugbo' . On the map Photos
♥ Palace 'Palacio del Gobernador' . On the map Photos
♥ Palace 'Archbishop’s Palace' Pampanga. On the map Photos
♥ Palace 'Coconut Palace' . On the map Photos
♥ Palace 'Malacañan Palace' . On the map Photos
♥ Palace 'Malacañan sa Sugbo' . On the map Photos
♥ Palace 'Palacio del Gobernador' . On the map Photos
Extreme Guinness-type places in Philippines
Mindanao Island
From the series “Top 11 Dangerous Spots for Adrenaline-Seekers”
Mindanao Island, which is part of the Philippine Islands, has become one of the most dangerous places on the planet by a will of fate. The incredibly beautiful island with white sand beaches and lush tropical vegetation has been at the epicenter of hostilities, so it is currently impossible to visit this amazingly beautiful place. Previously, the island was very popular not only among fans of scenic walks, but also among fans of diving.
The island of Mindanao houses one of the major attractions of the archipelago, Mount Apo, which is the highest mountain in the Philippines. Mindanao is one of the twenty largest islands in the world, with an area of about 97 500 square km. There is the large river of the same name. Picturesque lakes are another important part of the local landscape. … Read all
The island of Mindanao houses one of the major attractions of the archipelago, Mount Apo, which is the highest mountain in the Philippines. Mindanao is one of the twenty largest islands in the world, with an area of about 97 500 square km. There is the large river of the same name. Picturesque lakes are another important part of the local landscape. … Read all
Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park
From the series “10 Natural Wonders of the World”
The Philippine Islands represent a real treasure trove of natural attractions. One of the most famous among them is located on the island of Palawan. Here, in one of the caves, the underground river with the beautiful name of Puerto Princesa flows. It’s located close to the town of the same name. The length of the river is about 8 km. It’s worth noting that the cave is one of the largest in the world. It has several large rooms that strike with diversity and beauty of the stalactites and stalagmites.
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At present, the underground river is located in a large national park that also features valuable rare species of flora and fauna. Despite the fact that the underground river is open for tours, it's not as easy to visit it as it might seem at first glance. In recent years, a number of … Read all
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