Vigan Cathedral - Ilocos Sur
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