San Francisco Church, Naga
Naga City is famous in terms of religious fluvial procession that usually starts and ends at a church. Speaking of which, did you know that Bicol region also has its own historical and heritage churches? Let’s start with the San Francisco Church in Naga City. I wasn’t able to touch or enter this old structure because we literally passed by this church. Good thing that my shutter was quick and I was able to capture this gorgeous church. I did research online and found out that this church was erected in 1578. Same as with the other old churches in the Philippines, it was made up of bamboo, wood, then reconstructed into a brick structure in the 17th century. The structure that we are seeing today was constructed in 1957, after the Second World War. Historically speaking, the church’s parish served as the interrogation and persecution site during the Spanish colonization in the Philippines.
Tigaon Church
We passed by another church in Camarines Sur, the stunning Tigaon Church. I tried doing research online, however got limited information. Reason? Maybe it is not appealing to the eyes of the tourists who visit the Bicol region. But I loved it! Anyways, its name is St. Claire of Assisi Parish, established in 1794 and believed to be the oldest church in Tigaon, Camarines Sur.
San Jose Church, Camarines Sur
Along the highway to Caramoan, while raining, I noticed another old-looking facade that was covered with dirt and moss, clear proof that it’s an old structure. The construction of this church started in 1818. It has a Romanesque architectural dimension with lime-plastered walls. The sand and lime used in its construction were taken from Barangay Dolo. If you search online, there’s a long story behind building this church.
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