This old church in Paoay is one of the most beautiful churches I have ever seen. The buttresses are impressive and it looks like it was carved in stone. Its earthquake-proof baroque style architecture is a unique specimen of Filipino architecture from the Spanish era. The parish was founded by the Augustinians in 1593, cornerstone of the church laid in 1704. I took these photos in 2010. This church is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
More about this church here.
San Agustin Church, Paoay, Ilocos Norte
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Beautiful and very unique!! happy weekend.
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It is such a unique church. I hope it is still used for worship.
ReplyDeleteWhat a building for photo-lover! Absolutely amazing.
ReplyDeletesuch a beautiful old church.
ReplyDeleteWow ! that's an amazing building, so old that even grass grows on it ! wonderful pictures !
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat looking church and a beautiful place to visit. Your photos are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteWow! That is a spectacular ancient looking church! I would love to visit it :) Happy photo hunting :)
ReplyDeleteThat is a very beautiful old church. Great choice for the theme.
ReplyDeletei love paoay church! it's so picturesque. sarap talaga sa ilocos!
ReplyDeleteps : i've been to paoay church during my younger years for several times but had it not for this post, i would not know that it's called san agustin church (like that in intramuros) hehe!
These are old with historical value in them!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing church! I bet the interior is just as beautiful.
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