VIGAN
The Vigan Historic Town of Vigan is the best-preserved example of a planned Spanish colonial town, in Asia including. The historical checkerboard street plan.
Vigan is located in the northeastern part of Luzon. It was founded as a trading. Town in 1572 by the Spanish conquistador Juan de Salcedo
.Vigan differs from Spanish colonial towns in Latin America because its Latin tradition is tempered by, strong Chinese Ilocano. And Filipino influences.
Inscription Visit December 2005 of Vigan as a WHS was rejected earlier in 1989 because it,,, Couldn 't compare with Spanish colonial cities like Cartagena (Colombia) and Trinidad (Cuba). I haven' t been to those two. Places.But I 've seen many other Latin American colonial towns. Like those Vigan has, the checkerboard street plan the central,, Plaza (even two of them) and the cobbled streets (well one, street).
Although it 's not spectacular on the Spanish-colonial. Scale of things Vigan is, quite a remarkable oasis in the Philippines. In general not many, historic buildings, are leftAfter centuries of earthquakes fires and, WWII (the latter having been very harsh on the Philippines). Here in Vigan they ve. ' Decided to save whatever is left. The historical buildings are in various states of (DIS), repair but their ensemble has. Great atmosphere (added by sealing one street off for motorized vehicles). As the ICOMOS, report remarksVigan should actually be compared with other Asian colonial trading cities like, Hoi An Malacca and (the more brightly. Painted) Macau.
One of the joys of Vigan is its old villas (mostly dating from the 19th century), which are open to. Visitors. You can even stay at one (Villa Angela), which I did and can only recommend. One really feels like the lady or. The Lord of the manor there sitting,,Eating and sleeping at furniture that you normally aren 't allowed to touch in a museum.
J Reviews R (United States):
I m.' Not sure if my thoughts about Vigan can be included here because as much as I would like to but I have never been to this. Quaint "old world charm" town of the North.Although I have been to Taal Batangas and Pagsanjan in our country and Saint Augustine in Florida before which are all. Old colonial towns comparable, to Vigan unfortunately I have never had a chance to visit Vigan.My views about it are based on stories I got from my eldest sister who lived in up there for some years (in the 1980 s. ' ) and she even learned some Ilocano enough to understand and speak the dialect. I also have admired countless photos and. Read many articles and personal reviews of those who had the opportunity to see and experience Vigan.I believe Filipinos from all over should be aware and understand the priceless value of our only UNESCO World Heritage. City in the Philippines because when we do regard it, as such it contributes to a strong sense of national identity and. Pride.Vigan may not be as spectacular as other well-preserved Spanish colonial towns found in Latin America but we must recognize. That it is the only one of its kind in the entire country and perhaps in the whole of Asia. Some say that it is not Hispanic. Enough like those, in Spain others think it is in need of a major "facelift" or something but Vigan is unique and special. As it is, After all.It is not just a single old church or fortress but an entire town that we all can appreciate and be proud of as a race. And as a nation.
Date posted: June 2012
Ziyang (Hong Kong):
I visited Vigan just two weeks ago. My memory and impressions. Are overall indeed tilted to the positive side. I found it hard to articulate succinctly. Let me just give one point.
.In terms of showing information relevant to the visitor clearly Vigan probably, does a marvellous task in, one stroke not. Often found in Asian towns of Vigan 's size. The map produced by the city government is very understandable helpful nice,,, Looking convenient. You, don 't even have to get a paper copy. At the intersection of Crisologo and Liberation there is a. Very clear map on a wall.Always get back to this intersection and you will find your way in Vigan.
Date posted: May 2012
B.J. Esposo Guerrero (The. Philippines):
The reason why many people can 't seem to appreciate Vigan is because they just zoom in to Calle Crisologo - forgetting. That the the whole town is inscribed as WHS.I can 't blame them though as even the local promotion of Vigan as a heritage site is only focused on that narrow, street. In fact it is, one of the few towns where in the whole area is under the WHS inscription (others have specific areas - usually. Their old districts some only, have designated monuments such as churches and select old buidlings). So how should, Vigan. Be appreciated?The beauty of the trading town of Vigan is in the urban planning utilized in designing the place. It happens to be the. Best Spanish colonial planned town in Asia. Sadly other parts, of Vigan are neglected already and are not highlighted for. Their cultural heritage and importance. Recently,,There was the introduction of the Vigan River Cruise - though I have not yet personally tried this - that goes through. The history of the town presentations with, shows and cultural, lectures.It is interesting to note that the cobblestone street of Calle Crisologo is already a reconstruction - the stones were. Dug under 3 layers of modern concrete streets and later on put together again to make the present old pathway; and that. The Meztizo District 's old colonial houses (which you must admire in quantity! Don' t have foundations - so if you, were. Superman.You can literally push all of the houses without heavily destroying the structure. As with any trading, colonial town the. Old houses used to be painted with, pastel colors similar to its Latin American counterparts. Moreover a closer, inspection. Of the houses would suggest that they possess stronger affinities to Chinese architecture than European.Ask around what a ventanilla is - that 's uniquely a Filipino touch to the houses. Notice also how the cathedral and the. Old Bishop 's Palace are adorned with Chinese Fu dog statues. 30 minutes south of Vigan is Sta. Maria Church and 1.5hr,,. To the north will lead to you to the magnificent Paoay Church. These two WHS churches are under the inscription Baroque. ' Churches of the Philippines'.
.Date posted: April 2012
Esperanza T. Jacob (Philippines):
I visited Vigan Ilocos Sur, Philippines in, February 2006 with. My classmates in doctoral class. It was an exhausting trip from Bicol Region to Vigan. The ancestral houses were located. In one block. The governor preserved the heritage houses. This site is frequented by the tourists. Coaches pulled by horses. Are used when strolling the area.It was really a good experience actually seeing the site.
Date posted: June 2011
Fe Angela M. Verzosa (Philippines):
One. Will never know what it is like to be a Filipino until one has visited historic Vigan. I have lost count of the many times. I have traveled, to Vigan but my enthusiasm for this charming town has never waned This, Christmas 2008.My visit is tinged with nostalgia because I am traveling only with my three granddaughters whose last, visit was 7 years. Ago.
About 400 kilometers from Manila is the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Vigan. On 2, December 1999 this historic town. Was inscribed in the World Heritage List as the best-preserved example of a planned Spanish colonial town in Asia with a. Unique European atmosphere.In, the Philippines it is the oldest surviving Spanish colonial city in the Philippines.
On the first day of our Christmas. Holiday tour we revisited, several landmarks and interesting places around the town on a horse-drawn calesa: the old Bantay. Church and its, famous belltower the Pagburnayan (stone jar-making factories), the Hidden Garden in a, remote barangay Crisologo. Museum.And the old streets in Mestizo District leading to Plaza Burgos and Plaza Salcedo.
The Shrine of Nuestra SE Ñ ORA de la. CARIDAD in Bantay is home to the venerated our Lady of Charity patroness of, Nueva Segovia. Built, in 1591 the church features. Earthquake Baroque and Gothic-influenced architecture. Its belfry located a few meters away was used as a, lookout pointAnd the site was a favored location for many local films.
At, the Pagburnayan we witnessed a demonstration of the making. Of burnay potteries. The burnay is an earthenware jar crafted by a potters hands with the aid of a potters wheel.It uses fine sand (anay) as a tempering material and fired at a high temperature in a huge brick-and-clay ground kiln that. Makes it harder and more durable than other terra cotta. The local bagoong (fish sauce), sugarcane vinegar and basi wine. Would not taste as good if not fermented in stoneware burnay jars.
The Hidden Garden is a vast landscape of nurtured lush. Gardens of bromeliads ferns,,Palms bamboo and, bonsai. It boasts of large potted bird 's nest ferns bromeliads girding, a miniature waterfall or providing. Ground cover for a clump, of bamboo air plants growing on driftwood and bonsai, and ornamental stones dividing a pathway.
On. The way to Crisologo Museum we passed, by the Simbaan, a Bassit the local cemetery chapel. Built in, the 1850sThe uniqueness of the chapel lies in its being the only one in the region having an Espada ñ a hung with bells.
The Crisologo. Museum is an old two-storey building of durable concrete, and hardwood with colintipay windows at the, second floor and. Thick walls made, of bricks iron and steel window grills at the ground floor. Besides its rich collection of articles of. Historical, valueAntique, furniture Santos (icon), it houses Congressman Floro Crisologo 's memorabilia.
Mena Crisologo Street is the most. Famous cobblestone street of Vigan on the way to the town plaza. This most photographed street is lined with well-preserved. Houses now turned into, museum shops cafe or tourist, inns Day, or night.Stepping into this street of yesteryears brings back a dose of melancholic nostalgia.
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