Churches & Heritage Sites
NHCP-declared heritage sites, Spanish-era churches, forts, museums, plazas, and monuments.
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Iglesia Filipina Independiente National Cathedral: History and Heritage in Manila
The IFI National Cathedral in Ermita, Manila, seat of the Obispo Maximo, built in 1969 replacing the WWII-destroyed Tondo Cathedral.
Iglesia ni Cristo Central Temple: Architecture, Capacity and Heritage in Quezon City
The INC Central Temple in Quezon City is the flagship church of the Iglesia ni Cristo, featuring Gothic architecture and a capacity of 7,000...
Museo Negrense de La Salle: Campus Museum and Heritage Collections
The Museo Negrense de La Salle in Bacolod is the only school-based museum in the Negros region, featuring the Ledesma, Vega, and Esteban col...
Manila Cathedral: History, Architecture and Heritage
The Manila Cathedral is a Roman Catholic minor basilica in Intramuros, Manila. It has been rebuilt eight times since 1571 and serves as the...
Casa Bernedo: Heritage Mansion and Cultural Center in Dipolog
Casa Bernedo is a historic ancestral house in Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte, now serving as a cultural center and museum.
Baliwag Museum and Library: Heritage Mansion and First Philippine Elections Site
The Baliwag Museum and Library, housed in a historic Bahay na Bato mansion, commemorates the site of the first Philippine municipal election...
Miagao Church: Architecture, History and UNESCO Heritage Status
Miagao Church is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Iloilo, known for its Baroque-Romanesque architecture and intricate façade.
Aga Khan Museum of Islamic Arts: Heritage and Collections in Marawi
The Aga Khan Museum in Marawi, Lanao del Sur, is the Philippines' largest Filipino Muslim collection, featuring Moro artifacts and Abdulmari...
José Rizal Memorial Protected Landscape: Heritage and History in Dapitan
Explore the José Rizal Memorial Protected Landscape in Dapitan, Mindanao, preserving the exile site and reconstructed homes of the Philippin...
Culion Museum and Archives: Heritage of the Leprosy Colony
Explore the Culion Museum and Archives in Palawan, a National Cultural Treasure documenting the history of the former leper colony.
National Museum Western Visayas: Heritage and Collections in Iloilo City
National Museum Western Visayas in Iloilo City, housed in the historic 1911 Provincial Jail building.
Puzzle Mansion: Heritage Museum and Collection in Tagaytay
Puzzle Mansion in Tagaytay, Cavite, houses the world's largest jigsaw puzzle collection recognized by Guinness from 2012 to 2017.
Dumaguete Presidencia: Heritage Architecture and Museum Conversion
Historic 1937 building in Dumaguete designed by Juan Arellano, now a National Museum branch.
Baroque Churches of the Philippines: UNESCO Heritage and Architectural Evolution
Explore the four UNESCO-listed Baroque Churches of the Philippines, their Earthquake Baroque architecture, and historical significance.
Fort Frank: Harbor Defenses and WWII History in Manila Bay
History of Fort Frank, a US Army fort on Carabao Island, Cavite, and its role in the Harbor Defenses of Manila Bay during World War II.
Pinto Underwater Sculpture Museum: Marine Ecosystem Regeneration in Currimao
The first underwater sculpture museum in Northern Philippines, located in Currimao, Ilocos Norte, launched in 2023.
School of Dr. Jose P. Rizal Site and Museum
Heritage museum in Biñan, Laguna, marking the site of Jose Rizal's first formal education under Justiniano Cruz.
Silliman Hall: Architecture, Museum History and Collections in Dumaguete
Silliman Hall in Dumaguete, a Stick Style building from 1909, houses the university's anthropology museum with artifacts from 200 BC.
National Museum of the Philippines (Bohol): History, Exhibits and Heritage
Regional museum in Tagbilaran housed in the retrofitted Provincial Capitol Building, reopened in 2023.
Museo de Iloko: Heritage Architecture and Collections in Agoo
Museo de Iloko in Agoo, La Union is a heritage museum housing Ilocano artifacts and American Colonial architecture.