#instakultura

[jongbasco]

VIRTUAL VISITA IGLESIA 2021 - Day 5⁣ Santiago Apostol, Betis, Guagua, Pampanga⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ #Betis is synonynous with excellent #woodcraft and it is no wonder that their parish #church should reflect the same artistry. The church of Betis is a powerhouse of Baroque church design. Even their side transept portal is good enough to be the main #facade. Every facet is a remarkable feat, from the architecture, retablos, the carved doors and statuary, and as an added bonus, their ceiling painting earned the church the title as the country's version of the Sistine Chapel. Walk its wooden floors as you let your eyes wander and take everything in. ⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ Seven Churches in Seven Days, seven of the nicest #church #facades ive been to in the country, one per day of #semanasanta till #easter. A second serving of #virtual #visitaiglesia in the time of #lockdown.⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ Start your own virtual visita iglesia and post one church day till easter as well. Flood the feed with beautiful churches while we maintain being the living Church in this holiest of times. ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ #wanderful #wanderfromhome #lockdowndiaries #heritageph #lumangsimbahan #instakultura #pamana #heritagechurches #pampanga #holyweek #holyweek2021 #archdioceseofsanfernando #archdioceseofsanfernandopampanga #matuapisamban #pisamban #500yoc (at Betis Church - Saint James the Apostle Parish) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNG_Mx3Hmym/?igshid=d5zun1kloxui

[diegomapa]

@bimepro @nccaofficial #instakultura https://www.instagram.com/p/BpZZzXCBJeI/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=14r5x3zfwy82c

[jongbasco]

VIRTUAL VISITA IGLESIA 2022 - Day 15⁣ ⁣San Agustin, Bantay, Ilocos Sur⁣ ⁣ The church of Bantay is special for historical ang ecclesiastical reasons. The Neo-Gothic architecture is uncommon for colonial churches in the Philippines, the bellfry being a more famous landmark than the church itself is especially unique as well. The facade is richly graphic filled with lancet arches wherever an opening is present and even those without. The twin bellfries rising on either sides are squat and comes up to the central pediment making the composition generally wider than it is tall. It also houses one of the venerated coronadas of Ilocandia - Apo Baket or Our Lady of Charity. Interesting that another image bearing the same title is another coronada in Agoo a truly Ilocano devotional to our Lady. ⁣ ⁣ The belltower once used as a watchtower for the town rises on a hill beyond the church's patio. Its a lonely sentinel on a hill - enigmatic and a must-see for any visit to the town. ⁣ ⁣ SEVEN BECAME FIFTEEN. a complete visita iglesia circuit stretched from holy week to #divinemercysunday.  It started as as a way to keep the tradition alive while on #lockdown but it became a spiritual and aesthetic journey deliberating what made the cut and personal reflections for each church.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ Its still all from Luzon which probably means i need to go out further. Hopefully we can resume exploring old churches next year when the pandemic is over. ⁣Thanks for joining me in this journey! ⁣ ⁣ #wanderful #wanderfromhome #lockdowndiaries #heritageph #lumangsimbahan #instakultura #pamana #heritagechurches #holyweek #holyweek2022 #archdioceseofnevasegovia #ilocos #ilocandia #ilocossur #bantayilocossur #bantaychurch #500yoc⁣ ⁣ ⁣ (at Bantay Church and Belltower, Vigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/CcuTNETvDex/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[jongbasco]

VIRTUAL VISITA IGLESIA 2022 - Day 14⁣ San Gregorio Magno, Majayjay, Laguna⁣ ⁣ The church of Majayjay is as cinematic as they come. Its a tall church that rest on a sloping site in the foothills of #Banahaw, and as for visuals go, they dont come more photogenic as this. The brick facade glows pink in the sunlight, the towering bellfry almost reminds one of the spires of old European medieval churches. Inside, the retablos reflect the soaring verticality of the exteriors. ⁣ ⁣ Majayjay is a town of filled with built heritage. Houses of different vintages abound but sadly now missing the now demolished Ordoveza house. A visita chapel just nearby the church remains. Structures used for the film "Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos" are still intact with the iconic and haunting "Tulay na Pigue" still hiding in one of the town's many gorges. ⁣ ⁣ Seven Churches in Seven Days extended! seven more of the nicest #church #facades ive been to in the country, one per day of #semanasanta till #easter and then to #divinemercysunday. The third serving of #virtual #visitaiglesia in the time of #lockdown.⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ Start your own virtual visita iglesia and post one church day till divine mercy sunday as well. Flood the feed with beautiful churches while we maintain being the living Church in this holiest of times. ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ #wanderful #wanderfromhome #lockdowndiaries #heritageph #lumangsimbahan #instakultura #pamana #heritagechurches #holyweek #holyweek2022 #dioceseofsanpablo #laguna #sangregoriomagno #majayjaychurch #majayjay #majayjaylaguna #500yoc⁣ (at Saint Gregory the Great Parish Church (Majayjay)) https://www.instagram.com/p/CcsNuSHPieb/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[jongbasco]

VIRTUAL VISITA IGLESIA 2022 - Day 12⁣ Santa Clara de Asis, Tigaon, Camarines Sur⁣ ⁣ The Franciscans brought a distinctive style of churches when they evangelized Bicolandia. Using local materials like volcanic stone was a given but the architectural composition of a central belfry tower incorporated in the facade is a feature that we will see in numerous colonial churches in the region like Lagonoy in Camarines Sur, Legazpi cathedral, and Barcelona in Sorsogon among many others. One of these churches though is the church of Tigaon where the style is made more feminine and less militaristic. Instead of a spire for the tower, the central belfry is a domed tower with arched windows. The facade is divided by both pilasters and a frieze but 2 pairs of large, freestanding, double-height columns at the main door hold up the tower above. ⁣ ⁣ I would say that the facade is highly original and the weathered patina of its plastered facade ages the church beautifully. The old peach color of its facade is made more interesting with the sun rendering the colors differently at varied times of the day.⁣ ⁣ Seven Churches in Seven Days extended! seven more of the nicest #church #facades ive been to in the country, one per day of #semanasanta till #easter and then to #divinemercysunday. The third serving of #virtual #visitaiglesia in the time of #lockdown.⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ Start your own virtual visita iglesia and post one church day till divine mercy sunday as well. Flood the feed with beautiful churches while we maintain being the living Church in this holiest of times. ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ #wanderful #wanderfromhome #lockdowndiaries #heritageph #lumangsimbahan #instakultura #pamana #heritagechurches #holyweek #holyweek2022 #dioceseoflegazpi #archdioceseofcaceres #santaclaradeasis #santaclara #stclaireofassisi #bicol #bicolandia #camarinessur #tigaoncamarinessur #tigaon #500yoc⁣ (at Tigaon, Camarines Sur) https://www.instagram.com/p/CcmU_DVPxHx/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[jongbasco]

VIRTUAL VISITA IGLESIA 2022 - Day 11⁣ San Bartolome, Malabon⁣ ⁣ The church of San Bartolome in Malabon is a unique church because of its Neoclassical facade. The Pediment supported by eight large Ionic columns conjure images of the Parthenon while forming a generous portico protecting the people entering the church. This present facade built in 1861 which is inscribed on the pediment is by famed architect Luciano Oliver who also lent his expertise to other notable churches like the older Manila Cathedral among others. ⁣ ⁣ Malabon being once a visita of Tondo has a rich history of cultural treasures both colonial and folk that remains alive till today. A trip to Malabon is a visual, sensory, and culinary delight.⁣ ⁣ Seven Churches in Seven Days extended! seven more of the nicest #church #facades ive been to in the country, one per day of #semanasanta till #easter and then to #divinemercysunday. A third serving of #virtual #visitaiglesia in the time of #lockdown.⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ Start your own virtual visita iglesia and post one church day till divine mercy sunday as well. Flood the feed with beautiful churches while we maintain being the living Church in this holiest of times. ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ #wanderful #wanderfromhome #lockdowndiaries #heritageph #lumangsimbahan #instakultura #pamana #heritagechurches #holyweek #holyweek2022 #dioceseofkalookan #sanbartolome #malabon #500yoc⁣ (at San Bartolome Church (Malabon)) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ccj2c4EvduY/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[jongbasco]

VIRTUAL VISITA IGLESIA 2022 - Day 11⁣ San Bartolome, Malabon⁣ ⁣ The church of San Bartolome in Malabon is a unique church because of its Neoclassical facade. The Pediment supported by eight large Ionic columns conjure images of the Parthenon while forming a generous portico protecting the people entering the church. This present facade built in 1861 which is inscribed on the pediment is by famed architect Luciano Oliver who also lent his expertise to other notable churches like the older Manila Cathedral among others. ⁣ ⁣ Malabon being once a visita of Tondo has a rich history of cultural treasures both colonial and folk that remains alive till today. A trip to Malabon is a visual, sensory, and culinary delight.⁣ ⁣ Seven Churches in Seven Days extended! seven more of the nicest #church #facades ive been to in the country, one per day of #semanasanta till #easter and then to #divinemercysunday. A third serving of #virtual #visitaiglesia in the time of #lockdown.⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ Start your own virtual visita iglesia and post one church day till divine mercy sunday as well. Flood the feed with beautiful churches while we maintain being the living Church in this holiest of times. ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ #wanderful #wanderfromhome #lockdowndiaries #heritageph #lumangsimbahan #instakultura #pamana #heritagechurches #holyweek #holyweek2022 #dioceseofkalookan #sanbartolome #malabon #500yoc⁣ (at San Bartolome Church (Malabon)) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ccj1wfjPXEL/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[jongbasco]

VIRTUAL VISITA IGLESIA 2022 - Day 10⁣ San Juan Bautista, Naga Metropolitan Cathedral, Naga, Camarines Sur⁣ ⁣ The Metropolitan Cathedral of Naga is the seat of the Archdiocese of Naga - one of the 4 oldest in the country. In September it hosts the venerated image of Ina - Our Lady of Penafrancia during her novenario when she is transferred from her basilica into the cathedral in a display of devotion almost akin to the the traslacion of Quiapo for the Nazareno. The Penfrancia festivities finishes off with a procession to the local river where a fluvial procession brings her back into her Basilica outside the poblacion. ⁣ ⁣ The church is massive and the composition of the facade amplify the scale of the space within. A large pedimented facade that curves gracefully to its sides span the entire facade while twin l belltowers jut out as if asserting themselves from the main volume that engulfs it. Twin pilasters are the main dividing device that separates the facades into bays while bands of friezes and balustrades establish the levels.⁣ ⁣ Very few cathedral complexes have a nice collection of buildings and open spaces such as here in Naga. The nearby convent and seminary in bricks are worth the visit as well.   ⁣ ⁣ Seven Churches in Seven Days extended! seven more of the nicest #church #facades ive been to in the country, one per day of #semanasanta till #easter and then to #divinemercysunday. A third serving of #virtual #visitaiglesia in the time of #lockdown.⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ Start your own virtual visita iglesia and post one church day till divine mercy sunday as well. Flood the feed with beautiful churches while we maintain being the living Church in this holiest of times. ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ #wanderful #wanderfromhome #lockdowndiaries #heritageph #lumangsimbahan #instakultura #pamana #heritagechurches #holyweek #holyweek2022 #archdioceseofnuevacaceres #sanjuanbautista #nagacity #bicolandia #nagacamarinessur #penafrancia #nuestrasenoradepenafrancia #500yoc⁣ (at Naga Metropolitan Cathedral) https://www.instagram.com/p/CchIabdPx_y/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[jongbasco]

VIRTUAL VISITA IGLESIA 2022 - Day 8⁣ San Juan Bautista, Tabaco, Albay⁣ ⁣ The church of Tabaco is unique for a lot of reasons. For one, mason's marks supposedly etched into the stonework lend an air of mystery to this structure as well as its builders. The volcanic landscape lends itself to the church with the black stones used in its construction. The detached belltower is festooned with carvings and decorations that are unusual attention given the prominence but austerity of the church right beside it. ⁣ The camposanto down the road just outside the town is another ecclesiastical building not to be missed. Its octagonal base crowned with a grand cupola and lantern is massive and also shares the same black stone construction as the church in town. ⁣ ⁣⁣ Seven Churches in Seven Days extended! seven more of the nicest #church #facades ive been to in the country, one per day of #semanasanta till #easter and then to #divonemercysunday. A third serving of #virtual #visitaiglesia in the time of #lockdown.⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ Start your own virtual visita iglesia and post one church day till divine mercy sunday as well. Flood the feed with beautiful churches while we maintain being the living Church in this holiest of times. ⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ #wanderful #wanderfromhome #lockdowndiaries #heritageph #lumangsimbahan #instakultura #pamana #heritagechurches #holyweek #holyweek2022 #dioceseoflegazpi #500yoc #tabacoalbay #tabacocity #sanjuanbautista #tabacochurch⁣ https://www.instagram.com/p/CcczAXNvz-L/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[jongbasco]

VIRTUAL VISITA IGLESIA 2022 - Day 6⁣ Underground Cemetery, Nagcarlan, Laguna⁣ ⁣ The underground cemetery in Nagcarlan has architectural and historical significance. It was declared a National Historical Landmark for its ties to the revolution and the subterrenean feature makes it a unique #camposanto.⁣ ⁣ The complex has an octagonal field bordered by decorated walls housing the niches. The camposanto is on one side directly across the main axis from the entrance. The facade is #Baroque with a central espadana which the gracefully morphs into scrolls at either sides. It houses the santo entierro and was used for funeral masses before interring the dead. ⁣ ⁣ Seven Churches in Seven Days, seven of the nicest #church #facades ive been to in the country, one per day of #semanasanta till #easter. A third serving of #virtual #visitaiglesia in the time of #lockdown.⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ Start your own virtual visita iglesia and post one church day till Easter as well. Flood the feed with beautiful churches while we maintain being the living Church in this holiest of times. ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ #wanderful #wanderfromhome #lockdowndiaries #heritageph #lumangsimbahan #instakultura #pamana #heritagechurches #holyweek #holyweek2022 #dioceseofsanpablo #santoentierro #laguna #nagcarlanundergroundcemetery #nagcarlan #nagcarlanlaguna #500yoc⁣ (at Nagcarlan Underground Cemetery) https://www.instagram.com/p/CcW66u_vi_A/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[jongbasco]

VIRTUAL VISITA IGLESIA 2022 - Day 5⁣ San Nicolas de Tolentino, San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte⁣ ⁣ The church of San Nicolas in Ilocos Norte is an Agustinian built church and done in the prevalent Baroque style. Its a tastefully done ensemble of tiers and bays crowned by a curved pediment that gracefully arch down to the sides. Being along the highway, the church, plaza, and colonial structures around it is an impressive landmark that remind one of the region's colonial flair.⁣ ⁣ Seven Churches in Seven Days, seven of the nicest #church #facades ive been to in the country, one per day of #semanasanta till #easter. A third serving of #virtual #visitaiglesia in the time of #lockdown.⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ Start your own virtual visita iglesia and post one church day till Easter as well. Flood the feed with beautiful churches while we maintain being the living Church in this holiest of times. ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ #wanderful #wanderfromhome #lockdowndiaries #heritageph #lumangsimbahan #instakultura #pamana #heritagechurches #holyweek #holyweek2022 #dioceseoflaoag #sannicolasdetolentino #ilocosnorte #ilocandia #ilocosnorte #sannicolasilocosnorte #500yoc⁣ https://www.instagram.com/p/CcUeljAP3KI/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[jongbasco]

VIRTUAL VISITA IGLESIA 2022 - Day 4 San Antonio de Padua, Pila, Laguna⁣ #Pila is a hidden gem. It may not be as famous nor as old as other historic towns but a visit to the town - the plaza  in particular,iis an experience that will inspire and delight any visitor. #LaNobleVilladePila is the perfect example of a Spanish town plan but surrounded mostly by American period structures. The crowning glory is arguably the plaza, a wide lawn of green where houses of different vintages look out on to. The Presidencia and the church opposite one another is made prominent though the size of the plaza makes them less imposing. The church of Pila is a reminder of the transfer of the old town to its current location. It is the first church in the country dedicated to St. Anthony of Padua.  It has a modest design, classy, elegant with a triangular pediment facade divided into tiers. A gentle camber of the facade bugles the facade out instead of being flush.  Seven Churches in Seven Days, seven of the nicest #church #facades ive been to in the country, one per day of #semanasanta till #easter. A third serving of #virtual #visitaiglesia in the time of #lockdown.⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ Start your own virtual visita iglesia and post one church day till Easter as well. Flood the feed with beautiful churches while we maintain being the living Church in this holiest of times. ⁣⁣ #wanderful #wanderfromhome #lockdowndiaries #heritageph #lumangsimbahan #instakultura #pamana #heritagechurches #holyweek #holyweek2022 #dioceseofsanpablo #sanantoniodepadua #laguna #pilalaguna #500yoc (at Pila, Laguna Heritage Town) https://www.instagram.com/p/CcRtiX3vYp0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[diegomapa]

@twinkylagdameo @jaybgap #guggenheim @nccaofficial #instakultura https://www.instagram.com/p/BpXUf6Wh6Je/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=3dyllkevmgb5

[diegomapa]

Happening tonight at @bimepro, BEC, Bilbao, Spain! We play at 24:00. 🎛🥁🇵🇭 @nccaofficial #instakultura https://www.instagram.com/p/BpT-wWaB5YF/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=40kl5yix81wp

[jongbasco]

If #Manila was a movie, it’s gonna be a cult classic. Its an acquired taste, Manila is a #city you either love or hate. And as most things we choose to #love, we love because we decide to. Loving the perfect is easy, defending the #imperfect is a choice. Cheers to the city of OUR affections! Here is hoping that the Manila we see finally reflects the city in our hearts. ⁣ ⁣ #manila450 #Maniladay #arawngmanynila #maynila⁣ #escolta #extramuros #intramuros #instakultura #nilad (at Escolta) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQfjM30H5l0/?utm_medium=tumblr

[jongbasco]

VIRTUAL VISITA IGLESIA 2021 - Day 15⁣ San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, Lucban, Quezon⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ Its the last of the #virtual #visitaiglesia and ive chosen the magnificent church of #Lucban as the #finale to the series - version 2021. ⁣ ⁣ Lucban, a town known for Pahiyas has a church that is as exuberant as the harvest festival itself. Its facade has a curved #trefoil pediment with carved finials punctuating the bays. When this pandemic is all over, i urge you to visit the town during Pahiyas every May 15th and start the day by hearing mass and watch the procession emerge from the church before wandering around the town fully decorated with the bounty of the farmers. Its a real slice of a typical provincial fiesta and probably the most colorful of the festivals devoted to #SanIsidroLabrador.⁣ ⁣⁣ SEVEN BECAME FIFTEEN. a complete visita iglesia circuit stretched from holy week to #divinemercysunday. It started as as a way to keep the tradition alive while on #lockdown but it became a spiritual and aesthetic journey deliberating what made the cut and personal reflections for each church.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Its still all from Luzon which probably means i need to go out further. Hopefully we can resume exploring old churches next year when the pandemic is over. ⁣Thanks for joining me in this journey! ⁣ #wanderful #wanderfromhome #lockdowndiaries #heritageph #lumangsimbahan #instakultura #pamana #lucban #lucbanquezon #pahiyas #sanluisobispo #holyweek #holyweek2021 #dioceseoflucena (at Lucban Church, Lucban Quezon) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNhMZapHWRT/?igshid=1lpd3gujqfnd4