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Bantay Church Bell Tower | Ilocos Sur

Marky Ramone Go June 02, 2015

One of the places we visited as part of our Vigan side-trip was the Saint Augustine Parish Church. Commonly known as Bantay Church, it was first constructed on its current site in 1590. The present facade though, was the result of the reconstruction job done in 1950, after it was heavily damaged during World War II. Aside from its Neo-Gothic Architecture that incorporated pseudo-Romanesque elements, the church is also famous for its Belfry situated a short distance from the church.

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Feels like Sparring with Bobby Pacquiao in Vigan | Ilocos Sur

Unknown November 30, 2010

Vigan was our last stop-over during our long Bonifacio weekend trip. A journey that started in Cubao and passing by the towns of Tumauini and San Pablo in Isabela, a pit stop for the night at Tuguegarao then to Sta Ana in Cagayan for an overnight camping at Palaui Island.

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Vigan

Unknown May 15, 2007

Heritage Series

Echoes of Vigan

Walking the cobblestone heart of Ilocos Sur, where the 16th century still lingers in the air.

On our journey further north toward Pagudpud, we paused in the timeless city of Vigan. It is a place of ritual—be it attending a quiet mass, indulging in the local culinary scene, or wandering through the UNESCO-recognized Calle Crisologo.

Vigan Architecture — The architectural legacy of the Spanish colonial era.

Wandering along the cobblestone paths of the heritage village, one is surrounded by old houses that date back centuries. These ancestral structures offer a vivid picture of colonial life—a slight, shimmering window into the old days.

Calle Crisologo — Walking through history in the heart of Vigan.

Beyond the famous street, the town unfolds with civic grandeur. The Ilocos Sur Capitol Hall stands as a landmark of local governance, surrounded by verdant parks where the pace of life remains unhurried.

Vigan serves as the perfect pitstop—or perhaps the destination itself. Between the horse-drawn kalesas parked beside the church and the scent of frying empanadas (though the debate between Vigan and Batac varieties continues), the city is a sensory immersion. It is a historic tour that demands you slow down and simply stroll.