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Home to devout Catholics, Bicol is rich in monuments and structures to the Catholic faith. Dating to the Spanish era, these are usually made of corals and some in bricks. I have always been fascinated with old churches and being in Bicol is an opportunity to visit and enjoy these houses of God.
While touring though, I can’t help but feel sad too that people just don’t value much their catholic cultural heritage. Old churches are refurbished, its facade coated with a layer of cement. Whole altars are replaced. To them, old is not beautiful.
The Naga City Cathedral
Legazpi City Cathedral
Barcelona Church, Sorsogon. Touted as one of the wel preserved church in Bicol, I was quiet disappointed when I entered the church with its new interior decorated with not so old stained glass.
Camalig Church, Albay
Tabaco Church, Albay. The belfry is one of the most beautiful that I’ve seen.
