Miag-ao Church
Located 40 kilometers away from the city Iloilo is the chuch of Santo Tomas de Villanueva in the town of Miag-ao. The church of Miag-ao is one of the four Baroque Churches in the Philippiens that has been inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
This majestic structure was built in 1786 by the Spanish Agustinian friars. During its early history, thesimbahan also serverd as a fortress. The highlight of the bas relief facade of this baroque church is a large coconut tree located right on top of the structure.
Standing mightily on each side of the church are the two belfries which also served as a watchtower during the wartime era.
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Jaypee » February 26th, 2007 at 2:40 am
Miag-ao church is really beautiful. Been there several times but those were when I was still a little kid. I’m definitely gonna visit Miag-ao church when I go back to the Phils.
cortez » February 27th, 2007 at 11:08 pm
I want to visit this church. Sadly, its too far
biboy » March 27th, 2007 at 5:38 pm
There are a lot of churches with their own very interesting histories. I plan to visit all. There is a website which has helped me a lot - http://www.hoparound.net. I have been bitten by the travel bug and has been doing a lot of traveling, visiting these churches. HopAround It gives you an excellent listing of churches, its exact location, even how to get there. What’s great is that you will also see a list of micro tourism service providers per location. So you can plan your trip to the fiesta you want to visit and arrange for the services you would need during your stay even before your leave your place by using the internet.
gooenard torres » July 27th, 2007 at 10:59 am
miag ao church is very attractive place in iloilo because of his church.
marat » August 27th, 2007 at 8:03 pm
It very interestingly, and attention costs…
Lynn » September 19th, 2007 at 6:34 pm
Miag-ao Church is amazing!! I’ve been there many times when I was working in Iloilo City. I miss the people and the church itself. Ti, musta na kamo da?
rhose chiva » March 22nd, 2008 at 4:53 pm
” hillo musta sa tanan. labi nagid kay mr:alex nadis
kag manong amin nang rhose satanan naga work sa D.Agriculture.regards to all and god blees.”
always:
rhose chiva