There are 4 Baroque churches here in the Philippines that are listed in the UNESCO Heritage. Of these four, 2 are found in the Ilocos region - the Church of Nuestra Señora la Asuncion in Santa Maria Ilocos Sur and the Church of San Agustín in Paoay Ilocos Norte. We were not able to get pictures of the Sta Maria church but it would be a worthwhile visit next time.
The 2 other UNESCO heritage listed churches are found elsewhere in the Philippines - the Church of the Immaculate Conception of San Agustín in Intramuros Manila and the Church of Santo Tomas de Villanueva in Miag-ao, Iloilo.
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| St. Augustine church - Bantay, Ilocos Sur |
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| The famous Bantay church bell tower atop of a hill built in 1590. |
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| Saint Mark the Evangelist Parish Church in Cabugao, Ilocos Sur circa 1772. |
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| Belfry of Cabugao church |
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| St. William the Hermit, Magsingal church - famous for its wooden altar. |
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| Magsingal church belfry |
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| Magsingal church pulpit |
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| Paoay Church circa 1593 - one of 4 UNESCO heritage listed Phil. churches |
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| Paoay church belfry |
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| St John the Baptist, San Juan circa 1799. Original belfry fell down 1994. |
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| Belfry of San Juan church |
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| Sinait church - Sanctuary of the miraculous statue of the Black Nazarene |
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| Sto Domingo church circa 1742. Diego Silang once served as bell ringer. |
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| St Paul's Metropolitan Cathedral - Vigan |
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| St Paul's Cathedral bell tower |
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