Blog Posts on camposanto

Oton cemetery chapel circa July 1986 by Simbahan - Heritage Churches and Related Structures on Jan 3, 2011Simbahan reader Handel Advento sent in pictures he took of the Oton cemetery chapel before it was renovated in October 1997.

Old cemetery perimeter fence of Saravia by Simbahan - Heritage Churches and Related Structures on Dec 27, 2010Saravia's old cemetery is still intact with its chapel and portions of the perimeter fence, all made from bricks. Entrance to the area is through a simple arch with a still original but already bent metal gate.

Saravia’s old cemetery chapel by Simbahan - Heritage Churches and Related Structures on Dec 24, 2010Compared with the elaborate cemetery chapels of Iloilo like in Cabatuan, Saravia’s cemetery chapel is a simple brick construction found at the back end of the cemetery square. It consists of a simple arched entrance and two side windows all with me...

The old cemetery of Saravia, Negros Occidental by Simbahan - Heritage Churches and Related Structures on Dec 19, 2010A beautiful structure just along the highway of Saravia (now E. B. Magalona), Negros Occidental. Built by the Augustinian Recollects, this was made with mortar and bricks and is still complete with its chapel, niches, arch and perimeter fence with be...

Roxas City Catholic Cemetery entrance by Simbahan - Heritage Churches and Related Structures on Dec 8, 2010The first time I saw this cemetery entrance when I visited the Roxas City in Capiz, I was awed by its elegance and size. It is huge compared with the others that I have seen to date and one of the most beautiful in the country.

The cemetery chapel of Roxas City by Simbahan - Heritage Churches and Related Structures on Dec 5, 2010At the old Catholic cemetery or camposanto in Roxas City is a beautiful antique octagonal structure that dates back to the Spanish colonial era. The cemetery chapel, built at the center, is made from cut coral stones with simple decorations.

The circular cemetery of Dumalag, Capiz by Simbahan - Heritage Churches and Related Structures on Nov 23, 2010While on my way to take a photo of Dumalag Church in Capiz, I was able to pass by the beautiful cemetery located at the south of the present church and along the highway. What made this a discovery was that, it is the third circular cemetery that I'v...

The old cemetery of Oton, Iloilo by Simbahan - Heritage Churches and Related Structures on Nov 17, 2010Located less than a kilometer from the church grounds and ruins of Oton in Iloilo is the old Catholic cemetery of the municipality. Lacking the artistry and sophistication when compared with the other chapels in the province, it is a simple structure...

Bogo’s antique sepulcher by Simbahan - Heritage Churches and Related Structures on Oct 28, 2009The town of Bogo is located near the northern end of Cebu Island and is a major economic hub in this part of the province. While the original church built by the Seculars is no longer standing at the main plaza (the present one was built after the wa...

Archival photos of Cabatuan cemetery by Simbahan - Heritage Churches and Related Structures on Aug 7, 2009From the collection of archival photos of the San Agustin Museum courtesy of Fr. Pedro Galende, three old photos of the beautiful Cabatuan cemetery are featured here. Above, is the capilla or chapel sans the vegetation that now blocked the view from...