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Saturday, January 29, 2011

Standing [Photo Hunt]

Sta. Maria Church  @ mirandablue
16th century churches in Ilocandia remain standing after centuries of natural and man-made calamities.  On top is the bell tower of Santa Maria Church in Ilocos Sur, below is the beautiful Paoay Church in Ilocos Norte.  Both churches are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Paoay Church  @ mirandablue


Posted for Photo Hunt, hosted by TN Chick

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24 comments:

  1. magiceyeJanuary 29, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    ......lovely..........

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  2. ipanemaJanuary 29, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    these are magnificent photos...historical icons.


    happy weekend! :)

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  3. RuthJanuary 29, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    Impressive. I'd like to visit those.

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  4. upto6onlyJanuary 29, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    both pictures are beautiful. I really want to visit that place.

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  5. RandiJanuary 29, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    Such a unique and historical building!
    Happy weekend.

    My entry is here

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  6. jams o donnellJanuary 29, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    Great photos. I am sure that the churches have seen much over the centuries

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  7. MomgenJanuary 29, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    Wow like to see like that...happy hunting...

    Mine is here

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  8. LifeRamblingsJanuary 29, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    these are great churches. love your subjects.

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  9. Susan DemeterJanuary 29, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    Wow! Both images are breathtaking! I can only imagine what it is like to be there in person. So much history!

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  10. CarverJanuary 29, 2011 at 11:26 PM

    I think it's very beautiful. I like how it's weathered by time and remains standing. Great choice.

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  11. YTSLJanuary 30, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    I think the tropic's heat and humidity have made the structures look older than they are. So it's a real tribute to those who constructed them that they're still standing after all these centuries!

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  12. MartaJanuary 30, 2011 at 12:10 AM

    Those are very interesting buildings. I would never have guessed they were catholic churches.

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  13. LizJanuary 30, 2011 at 1:30 AM

    Beautiful shots! I've never been to Ilocos, sana this summer makapunta ako. :)

    Have a wonderful weekend.

    Standing

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  14. BetteyJanuary 30, 2011 at 4:39 AM

    What an awesome place! This was my first time participating in the Photohunt :)

    Hood Photo Blog

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  15. genieJanuary 30, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    These are two awesome shots. It is so fascinating the difference in the way the two churches have aged through the years. You captured them so beautifully I feel like I am actually standing there looking at them in person.

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  16. ViolaJanuary 30, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    Charming, very special!! =) and so very old! :)

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  17. escapeJanuary 30, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    definitely one of the most impressive in the country.

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  18. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪January 30, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    I hope they preserve it.

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  19. SidneyJanuary 30, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    Paoay Church: Probably one of the most imposing churches in the country...
    They should clean up the facade/remove those plants ! :-(
    (Sigh! And those are UNESCO World Heritage Sites)
    Is the parish priest sleeping on the job :-(

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  20. bingJanuary 30, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    i never knew Paoay church is that beautiful. i love to see it in person!

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  21. shiera (bisdakbabbles)January 30, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    so old yet so pretty...
    sana di mapabayaan :(

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  22. docgeloJanuary 31, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    nicely captured!
    i've been to these 2 churches more than a few times and i am missing ilocos big time!

    PS : I can't comment using my http://docgelo.wordpress.com account; don't know why. :c

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  23. MyMaracasJanuary 31, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    These churches look almost as if the could be naturally occurring formations of the earth. I love them both. You've photographed them beautifully, too. The top one especially looks like a vintage postcard, old and other-worldly.

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  24. GattinaJanuary 31, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    Very special churches ! They look beautiful and so interesting !

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