World Heritage Identification Number: 677
World Heritage since: 1993
Category: Cultural Heritage
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: No
Country: 🇵🇭 Philippines
Continent: Asia
UNESCO World Region: Asia and the Pacific
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Baroque Churches of the Philippines: A Unique Blend of Cultures and Architecture
The Baroque Churches of the Philippines, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993, stand as a testament to the rich cultural fusion that characterizes the Southeast Asian nation. These four churches, each unique in its design and history, showcase a remarkable blend of European Baroque architecture with indigenous Filipino and Chinese influences.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
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.
Encyclopedia Record: Baroque Churches of the Philippines
The Baroque Churches of the Philippines are a collection of four Spanish Colonial-era baroque churches in the Philippines, which were included in UNESCO's World Heritage List in 1993. The churches are also considered as national cultural treasures of the country.Additional Site Details
Area: Not available
(iv) — Outstanding example of a type of building or landscape
Coordinates: 14.59 , 120.97
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