


Church of San Agustin in Paoay, Ilocos Norte The church withstood typhoons and earthquakes and was burned twice: the first was during the revolution against Spain in 1898 and the second was during the Philippine-American War.Īnd did you know that Filipino master carvers incised this Philippines church’s entire surface? The church of Santo Tomas de Villanueva is one of the best examples of the fusion of the western Baroque style embellished with Filipino folk motifs. Built of local yellow-orange sandstone, this baroque church stands on the highest elevation of the town and was completed in 1797. It is among the best examples of the “fortress baroque” style in the country. One of the Philippine churches with baroque design is the church of Santo Tomas de Villanueva in Iloilo. Church of Santo Tomas de Villanueva in Miag-ao, Iloilo Photo source Here are some of the most notable Baroque Churches of the Philippines! 1.

Over 80% of the country’s population is Roman Catholic so it’s no surprise at all to see churches in almost every barangay in the Philippines. As a country teeming with Catholics, Baroque Churches of the Philippines play a significant part in Filipino culture.
