Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur

Minor Basilica And Archdiocesan Shrine Of Our Lady Of The Assumption
Historical Fact:
  • A UNESCO World Heritage Site built atop a hill, it served as a fortress-church during the Spanish colonial period.
  • Unlike most churches, it does not face the town square; instead, it is reached by climbing an 85-step granite stairway.
  • It features a detached hexagonal bell tower and 13 massive buttresses that support its brick-and-mortar walls.
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