Sunday, March 22, 2009

Weekend Snapshot: Tayabas plaza

Snapshots of a small plaza in front of the Tayabas basilica. I was particularly attracted to these weather-beaten posts---charming in its rustic tranquility. It looks like they've been in this plaza for a long, long time and are probably as old as the basilica which was concreted in the 1600's. They stand here as mute witnesses to the ups and downs of this town.

Friends from Tayabas told me that this park is not the town plaza, and used mainly during Holy Week and other religious activities. With its well-maintained garden and cool breezes, no wonder town folks find this park an idyllic spot to spend a lazy afternoon in.

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11 comments:

Sidney said...

I know that Plaza... I went there to admire the Basilica...

Anonymous said...

The plaza does look so serene and the garden does look so well maintained. Amazing that those posts and walls have been around for centuries.

Oman said...

Looks like a nice place place to chill and spend the afternoon.

I was in Quezon a couple of weeks ago. Just not sure if I passed Tayabas.

escape said...

ganda talaga pag napepreserve ang mga ganyan. mas maganda kasing tingnan yung mga lumang pader lalo na pag maayos ang lugar.

SASSY MOM said...

Lovely garden. Reminiscent of our past!

Indrani said...

Lovely shots, cool place to spend time!

Kero said...

Hi Luna! Thank you soo much for the visit. This is a lovely park. I would love to take a stroll here with my little boy.

SandyCarlson said...

The air and light are very mysterious in these shots. Beautiful.

eastcoastlife said...

It looks like a huge park which is pleasing to the eyes with such greenery.

Heart of Rachel said...

That's a lovely park. It must be a nice place for the whole family.

Anonymous said...

such a calming place. no wonder it is being used during lenten season.

thanks for visiting my WS!