Bolinao Church, Roman Catholic church in Bolinao, Philippines
The Saint James the Great Parish Church stands 23 meters high with black coral stone walls and features a Renaissance-style facade with superimposed columns.
Built in 1609 by Augustinian Recollects, the church served as a fortress against pirates and underwent multiple reconstructions after an earthquake in 1788 and fire in 1819.
The church holds the Holy Seal of Papacy from Vatican and displays seals from both the Spanish Governor General and Queen Isabela of Spain.
Visitors can reach the church through a 5-hour drive from Manila or by taking a bus to Alaminos city followed by a van ride to Bolinao.
The church tower, measuring 75 feet, maintained its position as the highest structure in Pangasinan until structural changes occurred following natural disasters.
Location: Bolinao
Inception: 1609
Architectural style: High Renaissance
Address: Brgy. Germinal
GPS coordinates: 16.38833,119.89361
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:15
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