Sunday, September 5, 2010
day 5: picture of somewhere you’ve been to.
Last year semester break, My sorority sisters and I went to the beautiful town of Taal and lemery, Batangas, it’s a beautiful spot with lots of historical sights. You can witness and feel the old days during the Spanish period. One of the famous attraction there is the Basilica of San Martin De tours
Basilica of San Martin De Tours or Taal Basilica is the most visited place, because it’s fabled as the biggest in Southeast Asia. One noticeable thing is the church façade of the 17th century style, and the limestone blocks.Father Diego Espina built the church in 1575 in San Nicholas. The church was destroyed when Taal Volcano erupted in 1754. The church was reconstructed at its present location in 1755. However, an earthquake destroyed the church in 1849. The current church was rebuilt in 1856, and was administered by Architect Lucina Oliver. The church construction was finished in 1878. Source
We weren’t able to climb the bell tower because it is closed at that time. but we had the chance to explore almost every corner of the church and its vicinity. It’s a wonderful sanctuary. We didn’t had the time to explore more of the town’s other must-see destinations because we had other plans. We wish to come back here soon. If you wish to know more about the beautiful province, go visit this site Batangas-Philippines
Basilica of San Martin De Tours or Taal Basilica is the most visited place, because it’s fabled as the biggest in Southeast Asia. One noticeable thing is the church façade of the 17th century style, and the limestone blocks.Father Diego Espina built the church in 1575 in San Nicholas. The church was destroyed when Taal Volcano erupted in 1754. The church was reconstructed at its present location in 1755. However, an earthquake destroyed the church in 1849. The current church was rebuilt in 1856, and was administered by Architect Lucina Oliver. The church construction was finished in 1878. Source
We weren’t able to climb the bell tower because it is closed at that time. but we had the chance to explore almost every corner of the church and its vicinity. It’s a wonderful sanctuary. We didn’t had the time to explore more of the town’s other must-see destinations because we had other plans. We wish to come back here soon. If you wish to know more about the beautiful province, go visit this site Batangas-Philippines
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