The 10 Best Historic Sites in Luzon, Philippines

June 17, 2021 Toi Mattera

Discover the best top things to do in Luzon, Philippines including Saint Andrew's Cathedral, St Augustine's Church, Taal Heritage Village, Rizal Shrine, Capas National Shrine, Paoay Church, Bonifacio High Street, Binondo, Casa Manila, Fort Santiago.
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1. Saint Andrew's Cathedral

448 Quirino Avenue Parañaque, 1700 Metro Manila, Manila, Luzon 1007 Philippines 6328261760
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4.5 based on 4 reviews

Saint Andrew's Cathedral

2. St Augustine's Church

Paoay, Luzon Philippines
Excellent
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4.5 based on 241 reviews

St Augustine's Church

Reviewed By CurtisS858 - Tallahassee, United States

An Amazing Church Built in the 1500's and still standing after all the Earthquakes and Typhoons over the years... Really Beautiful inside. It is a Must See when visiting the North Ilocos Region of the Philippines. Also has a Bell Tower that was used by Philippine Watchers to warn the Villager's that the Japanese was coming.

3. Taal Heritage Village

Taal, Luzon Philippines +63 917 373 7346 http://www.taal.gov.ph/tourism/heritage-village
Excellent
53%
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4.5 based on 107 reviews

Taal Heritage Village

Reviewed By edil5ert - Luzon, Philippines

Very nice place to visit, not as mainstream as Vigan but offers more. Good place for history geeks and foodies. It’s like a larger Intramuros less the walls.

4. Rizal Shrine

J. P. Rizal Street, Calamba, Luzon Philippines (049) 834- 1599 [email protected] http://nhcp.gov.ph/museums/rizal-shrine-calamba/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 76 reviews

Rizal Shrine

Reviewed By carebt - Luzon, Philippines

I've learned a lot on how rizal lived his life before and things filipinos are doing. its a good place to learn history

5. Capas National Shrine

Capas, Luzon Philippines +63 936 307 3105
Excellent
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4.5 based on 47 reviews

Capas National Shrine

Reviewed By JohninJax - Jacksonville, United States

Great WW2 historical sight to visit. Has old rail cars there, and obelisk monument to the dead. Near McDonald base.

6. Paoay Church

Marcos Ave, Paoay, Luzon Philippines +63 2 751 2146
Excellent
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4.5 based on 119 reviews

Paoay Church

Reviewed By hermosachica30 - Quezon Province, Philippines

The Saint Augustine Church, commonly known as the Paoay Church, is a Roman Catholic church in the Municipality of Paoay, Ilocos Norte in the Philippines. Completed in 1710, the church is famous for its distinct architecture highlighted by the enormous buttresses on the sides and back of the building.

7. Bonifacio High Street

11th Street Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, Luzon 1630 Philippines http://www.ayalamalls.com.ph/malls/info/5/Bonifacio-High-Street
Excellent
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4.5 based on 142 reviews

Bonifacio High Street

Reviewed By ParaGram - Metro Manila, Philippines

I always come to High Street since it's just beside my workplace. Different from typical malls you'd see here in the Philippines, I like that it's an outdoor mall where you can shop and play on greens at the same time.

8. Binondo

Claro M. Recto Avenue and Avenida Rizal, Bounded by the river, Manila, Luzon Philippines
Excellent
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27%
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5%
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4.0 based on 175 reviews

Binondo

The "Chinatown" of Manila, the Binondo area offers everything from Buddhist temples to pawn shops and Chinese restaurants.

Reviewed By ronnav2016 - Taguig City, Philippines

Went here for the Chinese Newyear Tour The place is always colorful, lots of chinese tradition going on, watched parade, did a food trip experience, stayed in a hotel nearby, had a walk at night, watched people, stroll around. Basically i enjoyed the food trip more than the tour hahaha.. But binondo is really beautiful place to explore and satisfy ur hunger. I suggest to go there in a regular day to avoid crowd and enjoy eating in the "must try" restos

9. Casa Manila

General Luna St. Intramuros, Manila, Luzon Philippines +63 2 527 4084 http://www.intramuros.gov.ph
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4.0 based on 426 reviews

Casa Manila

This replica of a mid-19th century house showcases the opulence of the former Filipino aristocracy.

Reviewed By Dale10 - Mount Abu, India

Right next to the San Agustin Church is Casa Manila, there are a few restaurants and souvenir shops as well. It has a really pretty ancient fountain in the center.

10. Fort Santiago

Intramuros, Manila, Luzon 1002 Philippines (63-2) 8527 3155 http://www.intramuros.gov.ph
Excellent
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4.0 based on 2,077 reviews

Fort Santiago

This museum and public park was built as a stone fortress at the turn of the 17th century and marked the beginning of the walled city's riverside barricades.

Reviewed By 317luzc - Houston, United States

Markers document the historical landmarks; it is well lit and safe, with free entertainment at different spots. Fort Santiago, the main fortress of Intramuros established by Miguel Lopez de Legazpi on the site of the former wooden fort of Rajah Soliman in 1572, was burned during the siege of the Chinese Pirate Lin Fen (Limahong) in 1574. It was reconstructed with local tuff (adobe) from 1590 - 1593. It was the citadel of the armies of four foreign powers: Spain ???????? from 1571 to 1898; Great Britain ???????? from 1762 through 1764 during the Seven Year War; United States ???????? from 1898 to 1946; and the Empire of Japan ???????? from 1942 through 1945 during the Second World War. It was declared a National Shrine and a National Monument in 1951 and as a National Cultural Treasure in 2014. The marker, Last Walk to Martyrdom Trail, a centennial freedom trail characterized by the shoe prints of Philippine National Hero, Dr. Jose P. Rizal, memorializes the path he took to Bagumbayan from his cell in Fort Santiago in the early hours of December 30, 1896. It symbolizes the birth of the Filipino nation. The marker was unveiled on December 27, 1996 during the incumbency of His Excellency President Fidel V. Ramos. Another point of interest for me was the Postigo de la Nuestra Señora de Soledad, a postern used as access from Fort Santiago to the Pasig River, from whence Lieutenant General Simon de Anda, leader of the Spanish Resistance against the British Occupation of Manila from 1762 through 1768 during the Seven Year War after a siege of Intramuros by the British Army. A white stone cross marks the final resting place of approximately 600 Filipinos and Americans who were victims of atrocities including starvation and possibly suffocation by the Japanese Imperial Forces, during the last days of February 1945, who were found inside a nearby dungeon which had inner doors of massive iron bars and outer doors of iron plates on wood.

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