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One of the oldest churches in the Philippines

40 km west of Iloilo City lies the Miagao Church built in the late 1700s/early 1800s, declared a world heritage by UNESCO.

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side view of the church

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This church has been through a lot since it was built in the late 1700s. It was built as a fortress against Muslim raiders. It has been damaged by war, fire and an earthquake. It was rebuilt and now restored to its majestic glory.

Definitely not to miss!

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:artistic, a mix of western and filipino culture
  • Cons:not much souvenirs available
  • In a nutshell:Truly a World Heritage!
  • Last visit to Miagao: Sep 2005
  • Intro Written Oct 14, 2005
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