UNESCO World Heritage Site

Baroque Churches of the Philippines

Baroque Churches of the Philippines is a cultural UNESCO World Heritage Site in Philippines, inscribed in 1993.

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.

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.

Country
Philippines
Region
Asia
Category
Cultural
Inscribed
1993
UNESCO reference
677

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