#ShareIloilo: Miag-ao Church

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Explore Iloilo's UNESCO Heritage Site, Miag-ao church

ILOILO, Philippines – Nestled in the province of Iloilo, the Sto. Tomas de Villanueva Parish Church built in 1786, survived wars, fires, earthquakes and revolutions.

Better known as Miag-ao Church, it is also called the Baroque fortress church because its thick walls served as haven against invaders.

Its one of 4 Baroque churches in the Philippines declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Explore the centuries old church with artist and advocate, Nikki Luna. Watch more on Iloilo on Rappler’s travel show #SharePH #ShareIloilo. Share your own Iloilo memories on Rappler. – Rappler.com

 

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