Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Vigan, Ilocos Sur


The City of Vigan is a 5th class city in the province of Ilocos Sur, Philippines. It is the capital of the Province of Ilocos Sur. The city is located on the western coast of the large island of Luzon, facing the West Philippine Sea.


It is a World Heritage Site in that it is one of the few Hispanic towns left in the Philippines, and is well-known for its cobblestone streets, and a unique architecture that fuses Philippine and Oriental building designs and construction, with colonial European architecture.




Father Jose Burgos' Residence - Located almost behind the Provincial Capitol. The birthplace of Father Jose Burgos, one of the three martyred Filipino priests at Bagumbayan (GOMBURZA).



One of the best places to visit in Vigan is the Heritage Village. It's a well preserved Hispanic themed village. You must try buying their famous longganisa and kalamay.

And if you're looking for an ostrich and variety of zoo animals, you'll find one in Chavit Singson's Baluarte Zoo.
Source: Wikipedia - Vigan, Ilocos Sur

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