Where: Church of Saint Augustine or popularly known as Paoay Church
Location: Paoay, Ilocos Norte
How to Get there: From Laoag City, you may take a tricycle that will take you directly in Paoay for 150 php or take a jeepney that cost around 20 php.
Paoay Church was built in 1710 by the Augustinian friars during the Spanish colonization of the Philippines.It was made of bricks, corals and lumbers which is still preserved to this day. It's bell tower, which is separated from the church is also made of corals. With its unique baroque architecture it was designated as one of UNESCO'S world heritage site.
We just came from Pagudpud and we left our bags in the bus terminal so we can still go to Paoay before we left. We took a jeepney going to Paoay and reached the place at around 5pm. Good thing I was still able to take pictures before dawn.
I couldn't believe that they have maintained this church after all these years. It was picturesque!
It feels like you're in Hispanic Era, If one pays close attention to the details of the exterior, you'll notice the corals used to build the church. Brilliant Idea!
San Agustin Church or Paoay Church is one of the few remaining Baroque churches in the Philippines. It was built to withstand earthquakes and I'm proud that it's still existing.
Aside from the Church and it's separate Bell tower. I was also surprised to see a Garden right beside the Church.It's called "The Prayer Garden". The garden is just as serene as the church and it feels like you're in mini Eco park.
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| One Last Picture before sunset :) |
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