Sta. Barbara Church in Iloilo

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STA. BARBARA CHURCH

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A church of great importance in our search for freedom, the Sta. Barbara Church in Iloilo testifies to Ilonggos’ contribution in our attainment of independence. In her beauty and uniqueness, this church also serves as a reminder of Ilonggo’s ingenuity and admirable masonry and craftsmanship skills, at par with their colonizers in their time.

The Church of Sta Barbara, completed in 1878 after almost 30 years of construction, is made of adobe, corals and red bricks. The architecture is chiefly Romanesque with its prominence of arcading or use of arches supported by pillars, arched windows, and its Latin cross floor plan. Recent additions of stained glass windows also add Romanesque characteristics in the church. At the same time, the church also is an excellent example of Filipino baroque colonial style. In contrast to other Iloilo churches, the Church of Sta Barbara has no belfry flanking any of its side; rather a belfry can be seen towering at the back of the right facade of the church. The belfry was only added in 1960s. Read More: http://iloiloilove.com/church-sta-barbara/

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The town of Sta. Barbara in the province of Iloilo holds a significant role in the revolutionary movement during the Spanish times. But aside from this, the town also boasts with its architecturally impressive church built in 1845. The design was of Baroque style, it was well-preserved and stored too; hence, making it one of the most visited churches in Panay. In fact, the National Historical Institute declared it as a National Landmark in 1990. Read More: http://urbanmala.info/blog/tag/historical-churches-in-the-philippines

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