Baroque Churches of the Philippines World Heritage Site

Official name

Baroque Churches of the Philippines | UNESCO

Country

Philippines | Map

Continent

Asia

Location

14.5900° Lat, 120.9700° Lon | Map

Code

677

Time Zone

Asia/Manila (PST, +0800)

Current Time

Category

Cultural

Description

Inscribed 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.