Located at 333 Tagaytay - Calamba Road, Tagaytay City in the province of Cavite, Tierra de Maria is one of the several religious sites in the city.
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Tierra de Maria |
Tierra de Maria details
Tierra de Maria is famously known for the 50-foot statue of the Virgin Mary. It is also a sanctuary garden where one could visit to reflect and pray. A small chapel is also housed in the Tierra de Maria vicinity near (actually inside) the giant statue of the Virgin Mary. A mass is regularly held in it and everyone is invited to come. What I like about the chapel is the beautifully carved wooden sculptures displayed in it.
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Tierra de Maria - Tagaytay City, Cavite |
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The 50-foot image of the Virgin Mary |
Devotees of the Virgin Mary consider Tierra de Maria as the HOME of the Blessed Virgin Mary. HOME here refers to Haven Of Meditation and Enrichment. These devotees regularly visit Tierra de Maria to offer prayers and also their time.
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Tierra de Maria - as seen from the highway |
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Paintings portraying the life of Jesus can be seen outside |
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There are several statues of saints inside the chapel. |
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Inside Tierra de Maria's chapel |
Visitors could also go up a concrete stairway leading to the top of the 50-foot statue. Don't worry though, there is a flat area on top of the statue where one could view the majestic Taal Volcano.
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You can offer a Prayer of Forgiveness here. |
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The beautifully carved image of Jesus |
Before leaving Tierra de Maria, you could buy some religious souvenirs in its souvenir shop located near the entrance/exit area. Some vendors also sell Tagaytay merchandise there too.
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The Backpack Adventures visits Tierra de Maria |
Tierra de Maria Entrance Fee:
It's FREE to visit and explore Tierra de Maria grounds.
Tierra de Maria operating hours:
Tierra de Maria is open from 8AM - 6PM M, T, W, F, Sat, and Sun. It is closed every Thursday.
Why visit Tierra de Maria?
Overall, Tierra de Maria is a must-visit place for people going on a pilgrimage and also for those who are looking for a quiet place to meditate and enrich their souls. Getting to Tierra de Maria:
From Manila, head to the Coastal Mall bus terminal. Ride a bus going to Tagaytay or Nasugbu. Board down at the Tagaytay rotunda and hope on a trike or Jeep going to People's Park or Picnic Grove. Tell the driver to drop you off at Tierra de Maria which is quite near Picnic Grove.
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