Blog Posts on san agustin church

Stephen + Christine by KR Light Photography on Dec 19, 2011...

Intramuros: The Walled City by Little Girl Travels on Dec 4, 2011Intramuros in Manila was the capital of the Philippines back during the Spanish colonial period. It is called the “Walled City” because it is literally [...]...

Photowalk: Manila by I am Pinoy. Running Pinoy on Nov 30, 2011I recently got myself an interchangeable-lens camera (ILC) in a bid to improve my photography skills and to be familiar with my new gadget in time for my upcoming travel outside the country, I decided to do a photowalk in one of the most picturesque...

San Agustin Church, Intramuros, MNL Last Saturday we went to... by Live Fearlessly on Nov 17, 2011San Agustin Church, Intramuros, MNL Last Saturday we went to Intramuros. Unfortunately, I didn’t have a camera with me but then I remembered this photo of the San Agustin Church which I took during my last visit at Intramuros. I still disagree wi...

Paoay Church in Ilocos Norte » Architectural Heresy and Our Obsession with Heritage by Yodisphere.com on Oct 21, 2011I had already poked my head into enough elegant churches in Bohol and other old towns in the Philippines but I should not miss Paoay Church, although I used to think all Spanish-era churches in the Philippines are alike. San Agustin Church in Ilocos...

Philippine Church Architecture by Phil Arch Review on Oct 20, 2011CALASIAO, Pangasinan- 2ND best bell tower- Roman DalinaoLAOAG CHURCH, Ilocos Norte- Sinking bell tower- Joseph RuizLAS PINAS CHURCH- Bamboo organ- Diego CeraLOBOC, Bohol- Biggest murals MANILA CATHEDRAL- Salazar MIAGAO CHURCH, Ilo-Ilo- Coconut tree-...

Short Stop at San Agustin Museum by Before the Eastern Sunset on Oct 7, 2011Our office had a foreign visitor and after visiting our office, he asked the bosses for a tour around some interesting places in Manila before he go back to the USA. Fortunately, my boss appointed me as the visitor's tour guide. I brought him in Intr...

UNESCO World Heritage Baroque Church by Esta Es Mi Vida by Mico on Sep 14, 2011This group of churches established a style of building and design that was adapted to the physical conditions in the Philippines and had an important influence on later church architecture in the region. The four churches are outstanding examples of...

The Forgotten City by Rail: An LRT Manila Tour (PART 1) by The Lost Boy Lloyd on Aug 21, 2011For the first part, we will explore Luneta and the National Museum, which could enlighten us through portions of Filipino history and identity. We continue on by foot to Intramuros, which is nicknamed “walled city,” and know more about the Philip...

Basilica Minore del Santo Niño- Oldest Church in the Philippines by Neophyte Photography on Jul 12, 2011Basilica Minore del Santo Niño Cebu or Baslica of Santo Niño formerly known as San Agustin Church is considered as the oldest Roman Catholic Church in the Philippines. It was built by Spanish Explorer Miguel Lopez de Legazpi in 1565, few meters awa...