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The two plazas, Salcedo and Burgos, contain a cathedral, an archbishop palace, a city hall, and the Provincial Capitol Building. In total, there are 233 historic buildings in the site. [11] Pictured is the Calle Crisologo street. Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park: Palawan, Mimaropa: 652rev; vii, x (natural) 1999
The architecture of the Philippines reflects the historical and cultural traditions in the country. Most prominent historic structures in the archipelago are influenced by Austronesian and American architectures. During three hundred thirty years of Spanish colonization, the Philippine architecture was dominated by the Spanish influences.
Inscription. Santa Ana Church. Santa Ana. 1725 [10] First Franciscan mission established outside Manila in 1578. Present church built under the supervision of Vicente Ingles, O.F.M. Cornerstone laid on September 12, 1720 by Francisco de la Cuesta, Archbishop of Manila and acting Governor of the Philippines.
Subcategories. This category has the following 14 subcategories, out of 14 total. Buildings and structures in the Philippines by city (60 C) Buildings and structures in the Philippines by province (79 C) Buildings and structures in the Philippines by type (23 C)
The tallest building in the Philippines, 2000–2017 [3] [4] 3 Trump Tower Manila: Makati, Metro Manila: 250.7 m (823 ft) 58 2017 2nd tallest residential building in the Philippines. [5] [6] 4 The Gramercy Residences: Makati, Metro Manila: 250 m (820 ft) 73 2012 3rd tallest residential building in the Philippines. CTBUH: 243.9 m (800 ft) [7] [8]
The báhay na bató (Filipino for "stone house"), also known in Visayan languages as baláy na bató or balay nga bato, is a type of building originating during the Spanish colonial period of the Philippines. It is an updated version of the traditional bahay kubo of the Christianized lowlanders, known for its use of masonry in its construction ...
The first skyscraper (150 meters and above) in the metropolis is the 44-storey Pacific Plaza Condominium, which was completed in 1992. The Federal Land Tower (Metrobank Financial Center) is the tallest building in the Philippines since its completion in 2017 with the pinnacle height of 318 meters (1,043 ft).
These lists contain an overview of the government recognized cultural properties in the Philippines. The lists are based on the official lists provided by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, National Historical Commission of the Philippines, and the National Museum of the Philippines. The lists have been subdivided per region.