Cagsawa Ruins

Heritage • Albay
About this destination

The haunting remnants of a 16th-century Franciscan church destroyed by the 1814 eruption of Mayon Volcano, with only the bell tower remaining. The ruins frame the perfect cone of Mayon Volcano in the background, creating one of the most iconic photographs in Philippine tourism. The site serves as a somber reminder of the volcano's destructive power and the resilience of the Bicolano people.

Highlights
Iconic Mayon Volcano backdrop
1814 eruption ruins
Bell tower remnant
Photography landmark
Historical park
Details
Category Heritage
ProvinceAlbay
RegionRegion V - Bicol Region
Coordinates13.16610000, 123.70120000
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