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Located in Burgos Street in Vigan City, Ilocos Sur, Vigan Cathedral was a Spanish colonial-era church built sometime in 1574. It is one of the oldest structures in Vigan City. Vigan Cathedral Vigan Cathedral details Also known as  St. Paul Metropolitan Cathedral ,  Vigan Cathedral , like most big churches in the region, one might notice that the bell tower is always placed meters away from the church to protect both structures from falling to each other during earthquakes. Vigan Cathedral - Vigan City, Ilocos Sur Vigan Cathedral NHI Marker The statue of St. Paul is seen on the facade of the cathedral Vigan Cathedral 's architectural design is often referred to as the earthquake Baroque style, which is typical of most churches built in the 16th century. The cathedral also features Neo-Gothic and pseudo-Romanesque elements. The bell tower of Vigan Cathedral Vigan Cathedral 's interior Vigan Cathedral 's main altar One of the side altars

A tour in the UNESCO Heritage town of Vigan City would never be complete if you won't visit Calle Crisologo . Also known as Mena Crisologo Street, Vigan's most famous tourist spot gives everyone a chance to see and experience life during the Spanish Colonial Era. Calle Crisologo Calle Crisologo details Calle Crisologo - Vigan City, Ilocos Sur If you're wondering where the street got its name, it was named after Mena Pecson Crisologo . He is a writer and a respected "son" of the Ilocos region. He wrote Minig wenno Ayat ti Kararwa,  an Ilocano novel that many say is as passionate as Jose Rizal's Noli Me Tangere . Among Crisologo's works are Don Calixtofaro de la Kota Caballero de la Luna and Codigo Municipal . Cars are not allowed to pass through Calle Crisologo One of the old houses along Calle Crisologo . You'd see plenty of wooden artworks sold in souvenir stores along Calle Crisologo Join me walk through Calle Crisologo Call

Located in Quirino Boulevard, Tamag, in Vigan City is the 80-hectare property of governor Chavit Singson, aptly named Baluarte after the Spanish word meaning, fortress or territory. Baluarte Baluarte details Baluarte was once a rest house, where Mr. Singson invites his close friends and relatives. However, having been elected as a political leader, people often visit him. Baluarte - Vigan City, Ilocos Sur Chavit's rest house Since his rest house cannot accommodate all those people, he decided to construct Baluarte . Due to his love for nature, Governor Singson added a zoo filled with domestic and wild animals. Most of these animals roam free during the day and some perform for the visitors. Animal performances and interactions are the main attractions of Baluarte. Ride around Baluarte on one of these mini-carriages.  See free-roaming ostriches, camels, and other animals Check out the animal show. That's a civet cat by the way. Mine's