Philippines - Baroque Churches of the Philippines

"These four churches, the first of which was built by the Spanish in the late 16th century, are located in Manila, Santa Maria, Paoay and Miag-ao. Their unique architectural style is a reinterpretation of European Baroque by Chinese and Philippine craftsmen." 

Source: UNESCO World Heritage

There are 4 listed Churches:
1) San Agustin Church in Manila
2) Nuestra SeƱora de la Asuncion in Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur
3) San Agustin Church in Paoay, Ilocos Norte
4) Sto. Tomas de Villanueva Church in Miag-ao, Iloilo

Postcard 1 - Manila
I visited Manila and toured this San Agustin. Wow.. 13 stamps used on this postcard. Thanks to Ritz of Philippines.






Postcard 2A - Poay
Paoay Church or St. Augustine Catholic Church, located at Ilocos Norte, is famous for its gothic, ornate and oriental designs which has survived several earthquakes. Thanks to teenage brothers Mathew and Michael who jointly send this card.






Postcard 2B - Poay




Postcard 3 - Miagao
Miagao Church, 40km southwest of Iloilo City. Built in 1786. Nice browh shrike bird stamps used. Thanks to bradpete of Philippines.






Postcard 5
Miag-ao Church. Thanks to Paolo of Philippines.





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