Balaoan Church, Baroque Catholic church in Balaoan, Philippines.
The Saint Nicholas of Tolentino Parish Church presents classical columns, lantern-like finials, and a scroll-shaped pediment adorning its front facade.
The construction of the church began in the 1820s under Father Juan Antonio Fernandez and reached completion in 1864 under Father Valentin Noval.
The church ceiling displays murals of the Four Evangelists, while side altars honor Our Lady of Namacpacan and Saint Nicholas of Tolentino.
The church remains an active religious center within the Diocese of San Fernando de La Union, conducting regular masses and religious ceremonies.
The separate bell tower stands independently from the main church structure, built with a combination of lime, bricks, and stone materials.
Location: Balaoan
Inception: 1864
Architectural style: Baroque
GPS coordinates: 16.82111,120.40333
Latest update: August 31, 2025 09:30
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