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Daraga Church Revisited 2021

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The last time I visited Daraga Church was during the 4th day of our CamSur - Albay Road Trip last 2014. Since that's almost a decade ago, I made sure to include it in our itinerary for the 8th day of our 2021 Bicol Road Trip .  Daraga Church Revisited 2021 Daraga Church details For those who are unfamiliar with Daraga Church , it is located in Santa Maria Street, Daraga in the province of Albay. The church is formally called Nuestra Senora de la Porteria Parish Church ( Our Lady of the Gate Parish Church ). Daraga Church - Daraga, Albay Daraga Church was built under the supervision of the Franciscans sometime in 1773. the church was placed under the patronage of the Our Lady of the Gate. Daraga Church Facade Sadly, Mayon Volcano was not visible during our visit Daraga Church NHI Marker Can you spot the scary tarsier? The church facade is known for its Churrigueresque architectural style. It was built using materials that are abundant in the area like volcanic rock, wood, and

Camalig Church Revisited 2021

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I have visited Camalig Church numerous times already. The most recent was during the 6th day of our 2019 Bicol Road Trip  adventure.  Camalig Church Revisited 2021 This time, I got to revisit Camalig Church during the 4th day of our 2021 Bicol Road Trip . There has not been much of a change inside the church but it is evident that the COVID 19 pandemic did affect the town as the then lively church grounds are now visited by only a handful of its faithful. Regardless, Camalig Church remains to be one of Albay's most beautiful religious structures. For those who are unfamiliar with the history of the church, let me share with you some of its details again. Please read on... Camalig Church details Camalig Church - Camalig, Albay For those who are not familiar with Camalig Church , it's located on B. Buena Street near the Maharlika Highway in the heart of the town of Camalig, Albay. The church is formally called Saint John the Baptist Church and was built sometime in 1605 u

Legazpi Cathedral - Albay

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Legazpi Cathedral , located on Rizal Street in the Old Albay District of Legazpi City in the province of Albay, is one of the region's Spanish-colonial cathedrals. Legazpi Cathedral Legazpi Cathedral details Legazpi Cathedral is formally called St. Gregory the Great Cathedral and is also referred to as Albay Cathedral . It was founded by the Franciscans sometime in 1587 as a Visita of Cagsaua. Legazpi Cathedral - Legazpi City, Albay Like most Spanish-colonial churches, the first church was built using materials that are easily accessible and abundant in the area like nipa and lumber. It was then placed under the patronage of St. Gregory the Great . He was a pope who is known for instigating the first recorded large-scale mission from Rome known as the Gregorian Mission . The goal of this mission was to convert the then-pagan Anglo-Saxons in England to Christianity. He is regarded as the patron saint of teachers, students, and musicians. Legazpi Cathedral facade Cathedral of San

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