Guiuan Church, Baroque parish church in Guiuan, Philippines.
The stone church building features walls adorned with eight different types of seashells and carved doors depicting Biblical scenes throughout its structure.
The current structure, built in 1718 by Jesuit missionaries, replaced an earlier wooden church that burned down and later transferred to Augustinian administration in 1768.
The National Museum of the Philippines designated this religious structure as a National Cultural Treasure, reflecting its importance in Philippine architectural heritage.
Following the destruction by Typhoon Haiyan in 2013, the church underwent extensive restoration with funds from the United States Embassy and National Museum.
The church walls display marine-inspired decorations incorporating local seashells, creating patterns that merge Philippine coastal materials with European religious architecture.
Location: Guiuan
Inception: 1718
Architectural style: baroque architecture
GPS coordinates: 11.03130,125.72290
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:43
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