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Must Visit Tourist Spots:
The Church of Our Lady of Asuncion Photo: Wikimedia |
The Church of Our Lady of Asuncion in Ilocos Sur is another baroque church that has been designated as one of the Philippines' five examples of tangible cultural heritage and a UNESCO Heritage Site (Fernando, 2021).
Historic City of Vigan Photo: Local Government in Vigan City |
In the 18th and 19th centuries, Vigan, also known as Ciudad Fernandina de Vigan, was the third most important city after Manila and Cebu. In the northern part of Luzon, it was the center of Spanish colonial power. The town's history is told by the variety of structures along streets and plazas (DOT, n.d.).
Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary |
A lush mountain ridge in the province of Davao Oriental is home to the Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary. This province, which is located in the southeastern part of Mindanao Island, is the top producer of dried coconut meat and has a lot of coconut trees. In addition to its lush forests, it is well-known for the Aliwagwag Falls, one of the Philippines' most picturesque waterfalls with over 130 cascades and numerous rock pools of turquoise water (Arcadio, n.d.).
Cebu Heritage Monument Photo: PODT Team |
According to Guide To The Philippines, sculptures made of steel, concrete, brass, and bronze can be seen in The Heritage of Cebu. Eduardo Castrillo, a national artist who has won numerous awards, built it. The memorial was built in July 1997, with some donations and money provided by the late senator Marcelo Fernan
Tubbatha Reefs Natural Park Photo: Tet Lara |
The Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park is one of the Philippines' best diving spots. Over 350 species of coral and almost 500 species of fish can be found at the park. The reserve also protects some of the few remaining colonies of breeding seabirds in the region (Fernando, 2021).
And a lot more.
When you get to finally know the Philippines, the cultures are not just ordinary, it's incredibly fascinating. You will get to see all this Tangible Cultural Heritage that's indicated above if ever you will visit the different cities. So make sure you love your own culture because that's the only thing that's left by our own ancestors or hero in the past century.
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