Iloilo Tourist Places
Tigbauan Church Iloilo
The parish of St. John of Sahagun is known for it’s “Churrigueresque” facade. The exterior of the church, particularly the entrance is decorated with intricate floral carvings as well as cherubs.Two bell towers stood on each side of the church. The structure of the church is made up of yellow limestones. One of the church’s [...]
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Museo Iloilo
Museo Iloilo houses historical and archaelogical artifacts donated by generous ilonggos. Various artifacts includes world war II relics, old weaving loom, Spanish era clothings and pre-spanish period China Jars . Who wouldn’t miss the statue of dead christ which never fails to give me the shivers. Ilonggo architect Sergio Penasales gave the museum its unique [...]
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Oton Plaza Iloilo
The Oton Park is considered to be as one of the beautiful plazas in Iloilo. Noted for its clean and well maintained shrubs. Even on a hot day, you can chill in the park under the cool shade of the trees. Oval shaped basketball court makes it ideal venue for activities and sport activities. Children [...]
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Oton Saga Mural – Oton Iloilo
Otan Saga is a mural relief sculpture that depicts the historical events of the town, from the arrival of the datus to World War II. The mural was sculpted by a distinguished Ilonggo National artist Timoteo J. Jumayo. The mural is located right after the oval shaped basketball court of Oton Plaza. First thing you’ll [...]
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Strawberry Mansion Iloilo
Strawberry Mansion is one of the prominent Mansion in Downtown Iloilo due to its red painted walls. Owned by the prominent Rosales family, the mansion has hosted high society shindigs. One can considered this mansion a historical gem in the heart of Iloilo city proper. Despite the fire that destroyed some portions of the mansion, [...]
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Sunset at Iloilo Fort San Pedro
Fort San Pedro in Iloilo was built around 1616 to protect Iloilo from the Dutch forces and from occasional Moro Pirates invasion. Numerous wars, earthquakes and storms battered the fort until it was reduced to mere shambles. In it’s place stood the Fort San Pedro Park. The park finally met it’s sad demise as slum [...]
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