Santa Maria Church
The Archdiocesan Shrine of Our Lady of the Assumption, commonly known as Santa Maria Church and Santa Maria Pro-cathedral, is a Roman… Read more…
Opening hours
| Monday | 4:49 AM–5:59 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:46 AM–6:01 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:44 AM–6:02 PM |
| Thursday | 4:42 AM–6:04 PM |
| Friday | 4:40 AM–6:05 PM |
| Saturday | 4:38 AM–6:07 PM |
| Sunday | 4:36 AM–6:08 PM |
The Archdiocesan Shrine of Our Lady of the Assumption, commonly known as Santa Maria Church and Santa Maria Pro-cathedral, is a Roman Catholic shrine in Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. The church was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site on December 11, 1993, as part of the Baroque Churches of the Philippines, a collection of four Baroque Spanish-era churches. It is currently the pro-cathedral of the Archdiocese of Nueva Segovia while the Vigan Cathedral is undergoing repairs.
The Santa Maria Church is an attraction to tourists and Catholics in Ilocos Sur. It is a reminder of the four centuries of Spanish domination of that area and a unique structure with a diversified architectural design of bricks and mortar. It was built on top of a hill a lookout and a citadel as well as a religious center during the early administration of the region by friars and soldiers of Spain.
Source: Wikipedia
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