The San Agustin Church of Paoay is the main reason why I wanted to go up north. It is a premier example of Philippine Earthquake Baroque, an architectural solution to the area's challenging, natural setting. Both sides of the nave are lined with strong stone buttresses to withstand the powers of strong earthquakes. Paoay church is one of the four Baroque churches in the Philippines that have been included in UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Site, others are the San Agustin Church in Manila; Nuestra Senora de la Asuncion in Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur; and, Sto. Tomas de Villanueva in Miag-ao, Iloilo. Wow, that means I have been to 3 of the 4, not bad!
For so long, I have seen pictures of this church in magazines and on the web but nothing compares to seeing it up close and personal. Simply amazing!!! You guys should not let the chance pass of visiting this place when you travel to Ilocos. And to the foreigners, not only is the Philippines a haven of beautiful beaches, these historical landmarks are also very worth the glimpse. Come and visit! :)
For so long, I have seen pictures of this church in magazines and on the web but nothing compares to seeing it up close and personal. Simply amazing!!! You guys should not let the chance pass of visiting this place when you travel to Ilocos. And to the foreigners, not only is the Philippines a haven of beautiful beaches, these historical landmarks are also very worth the glimpse. Come and visit! :)
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