Philippine churches

The Philippines is a world-famous tourist destination. Aside from its beautiful places and scenic tourist spots, it is also rich in history and culture. Filipinos built different landmarks and places to remember the outstanding sacrifices of national heroes and to beautifully exhibit the country’s heritage. These popular works of architecture can capture not only the eyes but also the hearts of the viewers.

The Roman Catholic church of the Municipality of Paoay, also known as the Saint Augustine Church, is one of the oldest and more popular churches of Ilocos

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If you're doing the Visita Iglesia this week, wouldn't it be nice to stop by one of these lovely structures?

San Agustin Church

San Agustin Church in Intramuros Manila, the Philippines

St. Jerome Church (1615) Morong, Rizal

Quiapo Church, a Roman Catholic church, in Manila, Philippines.

There are the Philippines’ oldest and most prominent churches, landmarks of the Filipino people’s fervent Catholic faith and culture.

History has it that the parish of Paoay church was founded by Augustinian Missionaries in 1593 -- which is why this church is in Paoay, and where its cornerstone was laid only in 1704 -- is called St. Augustine Catholic Church. The church was damaged by an earthquake in 1706 and 1927. Its construction primarily was intended to withstand earthquakes. The huge belltower was used as an observation post for Katipuneros during the revolution in the late 1800s, and was later used by local…