Built in 1641. This church became a cathedral when the seat of the diocese of Nueva Segovia was transferred from Lal-Lo, Cabayan, to Vigan in 1758. Occupied by the revolutionists under Col. Juan Villamor, in 1896. And by the American Forces under Lt. Col. James Parker, in 1899.
A chapel of wood and thatch erected on this site, in 1574, by order of Juan de Salcedo, The conquistador and founder of Villa Fernandina, After which Vigan was first called was damage by an earthquake in 1619 and 1627, and by fire, in 1739.
History of St. Paul Cathedral - Vigan Ilocos Sur
It is one of the landmarks of Philippines Catholicism, and the pride of Northern Luzon.
Also known as St. Paul's Metropolitan Cathedral
A bell tower stands separately in Plaza Burgos.
The Pilgrimage Tour of Ilocos Sur
Hosted By Gov DV Savellano
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