This is a list of Baroque churches in the Philippines.
Official Name | Image | Current Location | Period | Description / Designation |
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San Agustin Church | Manila | 1607 | Known as the oldest stone church in the Philippines, the church in 1993 was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. [1] It is one of the 4 churches collectively included in the Baroque Churches of the Philippines. [2] | |
Vinzons Church | Vinzons, Camarines Norte | 1611 | A town named Tacboan was established by Franciscan priests in 1581. In 1611, Fr. Juan de Losar, OFM built a church named after Saint Peter. Fr. Losar was the first parish priest of the church. In 1624, the whole town of Tacboan was relocated and it was called Indan where a new church was built with the same patron saint, St. Peter the Apostle. In 1636, the missionaries established a church of Labo combining with Indan. In 1661, the secular clergy started administering the church. After World War II, Indan was renamed Vinzons in honor of Wenceslao Q. Vinzons; a former governor of the Camarines Norte, youngest delegate to the Philippine Constitutional Convention of 1935, and a guerrilla leader martyred by the Japanese during World War II. In 1994, the left and right sides of the church were repaired with the help of the townspeople. In 2011, the 400th foundation anniversary of the Parish of St. Peter the Apostle including the Parish of Saint John the Baptist Church (Daet) in Daet and Parish of Nuestra Señora de Candelaria in Paracale was celebrated. On December 26, 2012, the church was destroyed by a fire. According to its parish priest, Fr. Francisco Regala Jr., the historical artifacts of church were not saved. The Governor of Camarines Norte, Edgardo Tallado, said that the slow response of the fire marshall resulted in the destruction of the whole church except for the concrete walls. | |
Miagao Church | Miagao, Iloilo | 1797 | The church's overall architectural style falls under the Baroque-Romanesque style. Its ochre color is due to the materials used in constructing the church: adobe, egg, coral and limestone. The church's deep foundation and thick stone walls served as protection during Moro invasions and raids in the past. [3] The church in 1993 was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is one of the 4 churches collectively included in the Baroque Churches of the Philippines. [2] | |
Paoay Church | Paoay, Ilocos Norte | 1710 | The church is an interpretation of the European Baroque adapted to the seismic condition of the Philippines through the use of enormous buttresses on the sides and back of the church. [4] The church in 1993 was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is one of the 4 churches collectively included in the Baroque Churches of the Philippines. [2] | |
Santa Maria Church | Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur | 1765 | Unlike other town churches in the Philippines, which conform to the Spanish tradition of building them on the central plaza, the Santa Maria Church is situated on a hill surrounded by a defensive wall on all sides like a fortress. The church is reached by climbing a stairway of granite rock. [5] The church in 1993 was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is one of the 4 churches collectively included in the Baroque Churches of the Philippines. [2] | |
Vigan Cathedral | Vigan, Ilocos Sur | 1800 | Predominantly in Earthquake Baroque style with large buttresses on its side. It also has Neo-Gothic, Romanesque, and Chinese-inspired embellishments. [6] The cathedral, along with other places, was included in the Historic Town of Vigan, designated in 1999 as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. [7] | |
Loboc Church | Loboc, Bohol | 1734 | In 2006, the church was one of 5 churches collectively included in the Baroque Churches of the Philippines (Extension), a tentative UNESCO World Heritage Site. [8] | |
Boljoon Church | Boljoon, Cebu | 1783 | In 2006, the church was one of 5 churches collectively included in the Baroque Churches of the Philippines (Extension), a tentative UNESCO World Heritage Site. [8] | |
Guiuan Church | Guiuan, Eastern Samar | 1844 | It is the only church in the Philippines with interiors extensively decorated with natural shells. [9] In 2006, the church was one of 5 churches collectively included in the Baroque Churches of the Philippines (Extension), a tentative UNESCO World Heritage Site. [8] | |
Tumauini Church | Tumauini, Isabela | 1783 | The church uses an ultra-Baroque style. It uses baked clay both for wall finishes and ornamentation. [10] In 2006, the church was one of 5 churches collectively included in the Baroque Churches of the Philippines (Extension), a tentative UNESCO World Heritage Site. [8] | |
Lazi Church | Lazi, Siquijor | 1884 | In 2006, the church was one of 5 churches collectively included in the Baroque Churches of the Philippines (Extension), a tentative UNESCO World Heritage Site. [8] | |
Baclayon Church | Baclayon, Bohol | 1737 | The National Historical Commission of the Philippines designated the church as a National Historical Landmark in 1994, and the National Museum of the Philippines declared it a National Cultural Treasure in 2010. [11] [12] | |
Maragondon Church | Maragondon, Cavite | 1714 | The National Historical Commission of the Philippines designated the church as a National Historical Landmark in 2001, and the National Museum of the Philippines declared it a National Cultural Treasure. [13] [14] | |
Bacong Church | Bacong, Negros Oriental | 1850 | The church is famous for its pipe organ from Spain, installed in 1894. [15] The National Museum of the Philippines declared it a National Cultural Treasure. [14] | |
Balayan Church | Balayan, Batangas | 1752 | The National Historical Commission of the Philippines designated the church as a National Historical Landmark in 1986, and the National Museum of the Philippines declared it a National Cultural Treasure. [16] [14] | |
Betis Church | Betis, Guagua, Pampanga | 1770 | The National Museum of the Philippines declared the church a National Cultural Treasure. [14] | |
Calasiao Church | Calasiao, Pangasinan | 1852 | The National Museum of the Philippines declared the church a National Cultural Treasure. [14] | |
Dupax del Sur Church | Dupax del Sur, Nueva Vizcaya | 1776 | The National Museum of the Philippines declared the church a National Cultural Treasure. [14] | |
Tuguegarao Cathedral | Tuguegarao, Cagayan | 1768 | The National Historical Commission of the Philippines designated the cathedral a National Historical Landmark in 1982. [17] | |
Jasaan Church | Jasaan, Misamis Oriental | Late 19th to early 20th century | The National Museum of the Philippines declared the church a National Cultural Treasure. [14] | |
Jimenez Church | Jimenez, Misamis Occidental | Late 1880s | The National Museum of the Philippines declared the church a National Cultural Treasure. [14] | |
Namacpacan Church | Luna, La Union | 1741 | The church enshrines the Our Lady of Namacpacan. [18] The National Museum of the Philippines declared the church a National Cultural Treasure. [14] | |
Mahatao Church | Mahatao, Batanes | 1873 | The National Historical Commission of the Philippines designated the church as a National Historical Landmark in 2008, and the National Museum of the Philippines declared it a National Cultural Treasure. [16] [14] | |
Magsingal Church | Magsingal, Ilocos Sur | The National Museum of the Philippines declared the church a National Cultural Treasure. [14] | ||
Majayjay Church | Majayjay, Laguna | 1649 | The National Historical Commission of the Philippines designated the church as a National Historical Landmark in 1993, and the National Museum of the Philippines declared it a National Cultural Treasure. [19] [14] | |
Masinloc Church | Masinloc, Zambales | 18th century | The National Museum of the Philippines declared the church a National Cultural Treasure. [14] | |
Pan-ay Church | Pan-ay, Capiz | 1884 | The church has the largest bell in Asia. [20] The National Historical Commission of the Philippines designated the church as a National Historical Landmark in 1997, and the National Museum of the Philippines declared it a National Cultural Treasure. [21] [14] | |
Romblon Cathedral | Romblon, Romblon | 18th century | The National Museum of the Philippines declared the cathedral a National Cultural Treasure. [14] | |
San Joaquin Church | San Joaquin, Iloilo | 1869 | The church has a pediment that depicts the Spanish victory over the Moors in Morocco. [22] The National Historical Commission of the Philippines designated the church as a National Historical Landmark in 1980, and the National Museum of the Philippines declared it a National Cultural Treasure. [23] [14] | |
Tabaco Church | Tabaco, Albay | 1879 | The National Historical Commission of the Philippines designated the church as a National Historical Landmark in 1980, and the National Museum of the Philippines declared it a National Cultural Treasure. [24] [14] | |
Tanay Church | Tanay, Rizal | 1783 | The 14 Stations of the Cross inside the church is considered as one of the most beautiful in Asia. [25] The National Historical Commission of the Philippines designated the church as a National Historical Landmark in 1939, and the National Museum of the Philippines declared it a National Cultural Treasure. [26] [14] | |
Tayabas Basilica | Tayabas, Quezon | 1894 | The church is one of the most beautiful in the Philippines. [27] The National Historical Commission of the Philippines designated the church as a National Historical Landmark in 1982, and the National Museum of the Philippines declared it a National Cultural Treasure. [28] [14] | |
Tayum Church | Tayum, Abra | 1803 | The National Museum of the Philippines declared the church a National Cultural Treasure. [29] | |
Maribojoc Church | Maribojoc, Bohol | 1872 | The National Historical Commission of the Philippines designated the church as a National Historical Landmark in 2009, and the National Museum of the Philippines declared it a National Cultural Treasure. [30] [14] | |
Bacarra Church | Bacarra, Ilocos Norte | 1782 | The church is famous for its domeless bell tower. [31] The National Historical Commission of the Philippines designated the church as a National Historical Landmark in 1973, and the National Museum of the Philippines declared it a National Cultural Treasure. [32] [14] | |
Santa Ana Church | Santa Ana, Manila | 1725 | The National Historical Commission of the Philippines designated the church as a National Historical Landmark in 1936, and the National Museum of the Philippines declared it a National Cultural Treasure. [33] [14] | |
Daraga Church | Daraga, Albay | 1773 | The church's facade is known for its Churrigueresque style, an example of Baroque architecture. [34] The National Historical Commission of the Philippines designated the church as a National Historical Landmark in 2008, and the National Museum of the Philippines declared it a National Cultural Treasure. [35] [14] | |
Loon Church | Loon, Bohol | 1864 | The National Historical Commission of the Philippines designated the church a National Historical Landmark in 2010, and the National Museum of the Philippines declared it a National Cultural Treasure. [36] [14] | |
Minalin Church | Minalin, Pampanga | 1834 | ||
Lubao Church | Lubao, Pampanga | 1638 | The National Historical Commission of the Philippines designated the church a National Historical Landmark in 1957. [37] | |
Abucay Church | Abucay, Bataan | 17th century | The National Historical Commission of the Philippines designated the church a National Historical Landmark in 1939. [38] | |
Taal Basilica | Taal, Batangas | 1878 | The basilica is the largest in the Philippines. [39] The National Historical Commission of the Philippines designated the basilica as a National Historical Landmark in 1972. [40] | |
Barasoain Church | Malolos, Bulacan | 1888 | The church was the seat of the First Philippine Rebulic, leading to it being depicted in monetary bills in the Philippines. [41] [42] The National Historical Commission of the Philippines designated the church as a National Historical Landmark in 1976. [43] | |
Calamba Church | Calamba, Laguna | 1859 | The church where the Philippine national hero Jose Rizal received baptism in 1861. [44] The National Historical Commission of the Philippines designated the church as a National Historical Landmark in 1976. [45] | |
Paete Church | Paete, Laguna | 1840 | The church is known for the large wall paintings on wood panels, which the National Museum of the Philippines declared as a National Cultural Treasure. [46] [14] The National Historical Commission of the Philippines designated the church as a National Historical Landmark in 1939. [47] | |
Boac Cathedral | Boac, Marinduque | 1792 | The National Historical Commission of the Philippines designated the cathedral a National Historical Landmark in 1972. [48] | |
Quipayo Church | Calabanga, Camarines Sur | 1888 | The National Historical Commission of the Philippines designated the church a National Historical Landmark in 1979. [49] | |
Santo Niño Basilica | Cebu City, Cebu | 1740 | The basilica enshrines the image of Santo Niño, which was presented by Ferdinand Magellan to the consort of Rajah Humabon during their baptism to Roman Catholicism on 1521. [50] The National Museum of the Philippines designated the basilica a National Cultural Treasure in 2021. [51] | |
Argao Church | Argao, Cebu | 1788 | The National Historical Commission of the Philippines designated the church a National Historical Landmark in 2016. [52] | |
Dalaguete Church | Dalaguete, Cebu | 1825 | The National Historical Commission of the Philippines designated the church as a National Historical Landmark in 2004. [53] | |
Maasin Cathedral | Maasin, Southern Leyte | 1968 | The National Historical Commission of the Philippines designated the cathedral a National Historical Landmark in 1983. [54] | |
Loay Church | Loay, Bohol | 1822 | The National Historical Commission of the Philippines designated the church a National Historical Landmark in 2004. [55] |
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