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Paoay Church (St. Augustine Catholic Parish Church)
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Paoay Church: Gothic, Baroque & Oriental Architecture
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Map of Paoay, Ilocos Norte, Philippines
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Paoay Church - a UNESCO World Heritage Site
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World Heritage Site Marker
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Dubbed as "Earthquake Baroque" Church (since 1694)
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Baroque Church with 24 Carved Massive Buttresses
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A Buttress with Stairway Leading to the Roof
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One of 4 Side Entrances to the Church
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Curlycue Design Carved on a Stone Buttress
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Curlycue Design Carved on a Stone Buttress
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Two Buttresses Support Church Backside (Altar Side)
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Paoay Church Facade and Separate Bell Tower
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Bell Tower: A Look-out during Spanish Revolution & WWII
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Three-storey Bell Tower made of Coral Stone
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Constructed 50 Years after Church Completion in 1710
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The Façade of Paoay Church
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Facade Made from Brick (bottom half) & Coral Stone (upp...
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Paoay Church Facade Details
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Main Church Entrance Door
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Church's Main Entrance Door & Facade Pillars
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Entry Inside to Chuch (a Side Entranceway)
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Plant Creepers Grow on Church's Exterior Wall
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Church's Ornate Tiled Flooring
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Stained Glass Divider at the Main Entranceway
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Church Main Sanctuary & Ceiling's Exposed Trusswork
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Angelic Holy Water Receptacle
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Elevated Pulpit
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Album Description:
I found Paoay Church to be elegant yet strong & sturdy - thanks mainly to its massive stone buttresses. It's quite amusing to see curlycues carved into each huge buttress - perhaps to give it a "light" feel?
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3 comments
MaryAnn, thank you for showing me around and in this historical church. The photos are so good, the stories around it illustrative too.
said Ciska08
Totally fascinating album of Paoay Church, Ilocos Norte.
said abrahamjacobn
Thanks for sharing this massive yet elegant church of Paoay in Ilocos Norte. The texture and the built of the building reminded me of Intramuros or Fort Santiago in Manila. The massive buttresses were probably built to withstand the earthquakes that is common in the area. Yes, I find the altar to be "Spartan" or lacking luxurious accouterments, much like Ilocanos are (mostly speaking of myself :) frugal, hard working and proud. The ;ictures are so beautiful and the focus are sharp! I also noticed the blue skies and beautiful cloud formations atop the house in front of the church. Again, your webshot friends (including me of course) are indebted to you. We would not be able to enjoy this cultural trip if not for your altruistic devotion to your hobby and devotion to showing the Philippines for all of us to see!
said fdguin
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