baroque churches
states: [philippines]
category: cultural
year: 1993
region: Asia and the Pacific
latitude/longitude: 14.5900000000, 120.9700000000
visited: 2005
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.
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