Pagsanjan Arch, Stone city gate in Pagsanjan, Philippines.
The Pagsanjan Arch features three Roman-style arches constructed with adobe stones, lime, and carabao milk, displaying the Royal Spanish coat-of-arms at its peak.
Between 1878 and 1880, the residents of Pagsanjan constructed this stone gate under the supervision of Fray Cipriano Bac and Don Manuel de Yriarte.
The town gate stands as a testament to Spanish colonial architecture in the Philippines, incorporating local building materials with European design principles.
The arch marks the western entrance to Pagsanjan along the National Highway, leading visitors directly to the main street formerly known as Calle Real.
The National Historical Commission of the Philippines designated the Pagsanjan Arch as a national landmark in December 2018, recognizing its architectural and historical value.
Location: Pagsanjan
Inception: 1880
Architectural style: ancient Roman architecture
GPS coordinates: 14.27328,121.44906
Latest update: November 2, 2025 20:40
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