The Molo Church is located in Molo District, Iloilo City, and it is commonly known as the St. Anne Parish. This historical church was built in 1831 by the Ilonggo artists with a touch of Gothic-Renaissance architecture. Take note, is the only one outside Manila, so it's proof that the locals are really great in terms of the arts. It is made from coral stones with egg whites mixed with sand for some parts. On August 4, 1886, Dr. Jose Rizal visited Manila from exile in Dapitan to pray, and he saw the gorgeous paintings (today, they no longer exist).
Domes are always part of many old churches in the world. Look at the dome of Molo Church; it's like the dome of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City. By the way, this church survived different calamities because of its sturdy structure. Also, it served as an evacuation center for civilians during World War II. In 1992, the National Historical Institute declared it a National Landmark. My visit here was a solo backpacking; ready my 2-day itinerary in Negros Occidental and Iloilo.
