Paoay Church
is the Roman Catholic parish church of the municipality of Paoay,
Ilocos Norte in the Philippines. Completed in 1710, the church is famous
for its distinct architecture highlighted by the enormous buttresses on
the sides and back of the building. In 1993, the church was designated
as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as one best examples of the Baroque
Churches of the Philippines.
Paoay church is prime example of Earthquake Baroque architecture, which is the Philippine interpretation of the European Baroque adapted to the seismic condition of the country. Destructive earthquakes are common and have destroyed earlier churches all throughout the country. Aside from Baroque, the church facade also exudes Javanese architecture reminiscent of Borobudur of Java.
Paoay church is prime example of Earthquake Baroque architecture, which is the Philippine interpretation of the European Baroque adapted to the seismic condition of the country. Destructive earthquakes are common and have destroyed earlier churches all throughout the country. Aside from Baroque, the church facade also exudes Javanese architecture reminiscent of Borobudur of Java.
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