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The Baroque Churches of the Philippines (Extension) is included in UNESCO's tentative list for World Heritage Site. This proposed extension expands the existing World Heritage Site 677 by adding five churches that showcase the local interpretation of Baroque architecture. [19] These churches are the following: [20] Loboc Church in Bohol
The church, built by the Augustinians, is an outstanding example of Earthquake Baroque, with its large buttresses and superior craftsmanship. Part of 4 churches under the UNESCO world heritage site distinction under Baroque churches of the Philippines: PD 260, s. 1973 [33] 1973: Parish Church of Saint Andrew: Bacarra, Ilocos Norte: 1782
The church's facade is known for its Churrigueresque style, an example of Baroque architecture. [19] The National Historical Commission of the Philippines designated the church as a National Historical Landmark in 2008, and the National Museum of the Philippines declared it a National Cultural Treasure. [20] [5] Dupax del Sur Church
The painting last sold at auction 25 years ago for 5.5 million dollars (£4.8 million). Rubens masterpiece leads collection of Baroque paintings going under the hammer Skip to main content
The massive structure of the church is highlighted by the symmetry and splendor of the interiors (painted by two Italians who succeeded in producing trompe-l'œil) – the profile of the mouldings, rosettes and sunken panels which appear as three-dimensional carvings, a baroque pulpit with the native pineapple as a motif, the grand pipe organ ...
It is frequently photographed and is properly described as Baroque Revival architecture. The central portion of the facade surges outward and the catenated balustrade above give the whole a dynamic felling. Various decorative elements, some Mexican in origin, give the facade a richness characteristic of Baroque.
The church was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site on December 11, 1993, as part of the Baroque Churches of the Philippines, a collection of four Baroque Spanish-era churches. [3] It is currently the Pro-Cathedral of the Archdiocese of Nueva Segovia while the Vigan Cathedral is undergoing repairs.
The Republic of the Philippines ratified the convention on September 19, 1985, making its historical and natural sites eligible for inclusion on the list. The country had its first sites (the Baroque Churches and Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park ) included in 1993, and now has six sites, the latest being the Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife ...