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Miag-ao Church

Heritage • Iloilo
About this destination

A UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the finest examples of Baroque architecture in the Philippines, the Church of Santo Tomas de Villanueva in Miag-ao features a stunning facade with a unique coconut palm motif. Built in 1797, the church served as a fortress against Moro pirates and showcases a blend of Western and indigenous design elements. The intricate stone carvings depict tropical flora found nowhere else in European-style churches.

Highlights
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Baroque architecture
Coconut palm facade
1797 fortress church
Indigenous design elements
Details
Category Heritage
ProvinceIloilo
RegionRegion VI - Western Visayas
Coordinates10.64500000, 122.23300000
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