Churches & Heritage Sites
NHCP-declared heritage sites, Spanish-era churches, forts, museums, plazas, and monuments.
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Alabang Philippines Temple: History, Architecture and Dedication
The Alabang Philippines Temple is the fourth LDS temple in the Philippines, dedicated in January 2026 in Muntinlupa.
Alaminos Cathedral: History, Architecture and Heritage in Pangasinan
History and architecture of the Saint Joseph the Patriarch Cathedral in Alaminos, Pangasinan, from 1743 to 1995.
Museo de Intramuros: History, Reconstruction and Heritage
Ecclesiastical museum in Manila's Intramuros, housed in the reconstructed San Ignacio Church and Convent.
Orion Church: Baroque Architecture and Heritage in Bataan
Saint Michael the Archangel Parish Church in Orion, Bataan: 17th-century Dominican heritage and Baroque architecture.
Malate Church: Mexican Baroque Architecture and Heritage in Manila
Malate Church in Manila is a Mexican Baroque parish dedicated to Our Lady of Remedies, featuring unique twisted columns and Moorish influenc...
Santo Tomas de Villanueva Church: History and Heritage in Pasig
Roman Catholic church in Pasig, Philippines. Established 1798, declared pilgrim church in 2013.
Diocesan Shrine of Saint Augustine: Heritage and Parish History in Tanza, Cavite
Roman Catholic church in Tanza, Cavite. Declared historically significant in 1980. Part of Diocese of Imus faith tourism.
Buhi Church: Heritage and History of Saint Francis of Assisi Parish
Saint Francis of Assisi Parish Church in Buhi, Camarines Sur, a national historical landmark built between 1870 and 1884.
Bacarra Church: Heritage, Architecture and the Leaning Bell Tower
Roman Catholic church in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte. National Cultural Treasure known for its leaning bell tower and colonial history.
Apolinario Mabini Shrine: History, Relocation and Heritage in Manila
Historic shrine in Manila, Philippines. Home of Apolinario Mabini, moved to PUP in 2010.
Baras Church: Diocesan Shrine and Heritage in Rizal
Baras Church, a 17th-century Franciscan parish in Rizal, is the oldest St. Joseph shrine in Southern Tagalog.
San Fernando Cathedral: History, Architecture and Heritage in Pampanga
History and architecture of the Metropolitan Cathedral of San Fernando in Pampanga, Philippines.
Davao Philippines Temple: History, Architecture and Dedication
The Davao Philippines Temple is the first LDS temple in Mindanao, dedicated in May 2026 after construction began in 2020.
Casa de Segunda: Heritage Museum and Rizal Connection in Lipa City
Heritage house museum in Lipa City, Batangas, home of Dr. José Rizal's first love, Doña Segunda Solis Katigbak.
Lucban Church: History, Architecture and Pahiyas Festival
Saint Louis Bishop Parish Church in Lucban, Quezon: history, baroque architecture, and role in the Pahiyas Festival.
Caloocan Cathedral: History, Architecture and Heritage of San Roque Parish
History and heritage of Caloocan Cathedral (San Roque), seat of the Diocese of Kalookan, from 1765 origins to 2015 dedication.
Daraga Church: Architecture, History and National Cultural Treasure Status
Daraga Church in Albay is a Roman Catholic parish built in 1773. Its Churrigueresque façade and Solomonic columns are designated National Cu...
San Carlos Cathedral: Architecture and Heritage in Negros Occidental
History and eclectic architecture of the San Carlos Cathedral in Negros Occidental, Philippines.
Saint Andrew the Apostle Church: Leandro Locsin's Modernist Parish in Makati
Leandro Locsin's 1968 Saint Andrew the Apostle Church in Makati features an X-shaped cruciform design symbolizing the martyrdom of the patro...
San Roque Parish Church: History, Architecture and Heritage in Lemery, Batangas
History and architecture of San Roque Parish Church in Lemery, Batangas, including its 2020 Taal Volcano damage and 2025 restoration.