Saints Peter and Paul Parish Church/ Simbahan nina San Pedro at San Pablo/ Church of Polangui (Polangui, Albay)

The Church of Polangui:

Saints Peter and Paul Parish Church (Polangui, Albay)

About the Church: The 10-year construction of the parish church began in 1654 by Fr. Juan Bautista. Camilo Jacob, a photographer and resident of Polangui, was executed along with other Bicolanos in January 1897. A year later, the “Guardia Civil” in Naga City led by Don Elias Angeles mutinied against Spaniards. This ended the Spanish rule in the Bicol Region. (From Wikipedia)

Other Sites to Visit: Wow Legazpi, Byahero

TChurch of Polangui:

 Other Pictures of the Church:

Saints Peter and Paul Parish Church (Polangui, Albay)

Saint Michael the Archangel Parish Church (Oas, Albay)

Our Lady of the Assumption Parish Church (Guinobatan, Albay)

Saint Stephen Parish Church (Ligao,Albay)

Saint John the Baptist Parish Church (Camalig, Albay)

Our Lady of the Gate Church / Simbahan ng Nuestra Señora de Porteria “Church of Daraga” (Daraga, Albay)

About the Church: Built by the Franciscan Fathers using stone in the year 1773. Followers of the Cagsawa Church transferred here when the Cagsawa Church was destroyed by the Mayon Volcano Eruption of 1814. The Church was offered to the Our Lady of the Gate or the Nuestra Señora de Porteria in 1854. The Church was used by the Japanese during the 2nd World War and damaged. The Church was restored from 1971-1973. The Church of Daraga is an example of a Baroque Church. 

My Thoughts on the Church: I was very impressed with this Church. The Facade is a work of Art, with ornate Carvings. The presence of Mount Mayon is another reason as to why i was impressed. This Church is probably the most breathtaking Church i have ever seen. The Inside of the church though has been modernized and the facade of the Church painted white instead of the Original. They should have just left the facade as is.

Other Blog Sites to Visit: Pinoy Adventurista, World Churches, Byahero SnapShots

How to Get to the Church: It is very easy to get to the Church, from Legazpi City just ride the Jeep (Fare from Legazpi to Daraga P10.00) which says Daraga and just tell the driver to drop you off near the Church. From where you will get off it is just 1-2 minutes walk uphill to the Church.

The Church of Daraga:

Our Lady of the Gate Church “Daraga Church” (Daraga, Albay)

The Church of Daraga before it was painted white (picture credits: Wikipedia)

Map of the Church:

Map to the Church of Daraga

Other Pictures of the Church:

Our Lady of the Gate Church “Daraga Church” (Daraga, Albay)

Map to the Church of Daraga

Saint Gregory the Great Cathedral (Legazpi City, Albay)

Saint Raphael the Archangel Church (Legazpi City, Albay)

Nuestra Senora de Salvacion Church (Joroan, Albay)

How to Get Here: The Town of Joroan is next to the town of Tiwi. 

Jeeps going to Joroan are very few so the quickest way to 

get here if you do not have your own vehicle is by Tricycle.

Fare is from P150-200 (Round Trip) from Tiwi.

Why go to Joroan: The Trip to Joroan is Breathtaking. You will get to

see beautiful Sea Views along the way. And you will also

get to see one of Albay’s Heritage Churches

San Lorenzo Parish Church (Tiwi, Albay)