Established in the 16th century, Vigan is the best-preserved example of a planned Spanish colonial town in Asia. Its architecture reflects the coming together of cultural elements from elsewhere in the Philippines, from China and from Europe, resulting in a culture and townscape that have no parallel anywhere in East and South-East Asia.
- Country
- Philippines
- Region
- Asia
- Category
- Cultural
- Inscribed
- 1999
- UNESCO reference
- 502
- Area
- 17.25 ha