Vega Ancestral House, Heritage house in Balingasag, Philippines
The Vega Ancestral House displays wooden figures at each corner that support the second floor, with walls featuring woven abaca designs throughout the structure.
Built in the 1800s by merchant Ignacio Juan Vega, the residence served as home to multiple local presidents during both the First Philippine Republic and American administration.
The structure incorporates traditional Filipino architectural elements, including molave wood construction and a cogon roof combined with stone foundations typical of transition period houses.
Visitors can explore the ground floor restaurant, which operates daily from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with proceeds supporting the building's maintenance.
The house features sculpted wooden atlases called oti-ot in Visayan, representing the three sons of the original owner Ignacio Juan Vega.
Location: Balingasag
Website: http://philippineheritagemap.org/blog/marker/vega-ancestral-house-balingasag-misamis-oriental
GPS coordinates: 8.74333,124.77694
Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:43
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