Explore the Philippines: Visit Historic Vigan

Vigan : Philippines | Apr 20, 2011 at 3:52 AM PDT

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At the height of the Spanish colonial era in the 18th and 19th centuries, Vigan was the third most important City in the Philippines after Manila and Cebu. It was the center of Spanish colonial power in Northern Luzon. Whereas in the past century Manila and Cebu have lost much of their urban and architectural heritage, Vigan has retained a large number of Spanish colonial structures whether religious, government, or residential.

Vigan is known to most Filipinos as their own “heritage City.”

Learn more about Historic Vigan in About Philippines.

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A World heritage site, Vigan is 18th-century Philippines in a time capsule.Photo credit: Geocities.com

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Historic Vigan

Historic Vigan

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A World heritage site, Vigan is 18th-century Philippines in a time capsule....
Historic Vigan

Historic Vigan

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A World heritage site, Vigan is 18th-century Philippines in a time capsule....
Historic Vigan

Historic Vigan

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Max's Restaurant, Vigan Branch.Photo Credit: Flickr.com
Historic Vigan

Historic Vigan

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McDonald's, Vigan BranchPhoto Credit: Flickr.com
Historic Vigan

Historic Vigan

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Vigan ChurchPhoto Credit: VirtualTourist.com
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Vigan Old Town, Philippines

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Vigan Old Town, Philippines