Archdiocesan Shrine of San Miguel Arcangel

The Archdiocesan Shrine of San Miguel Arcangel features a coral stone structure with a double-level facade, ornate pediment, and double-pilaster columns.

Construction of the stone church started in 1734 under the Augustinian order and reached completion in 1788, marking a period of Spanish colonial influence.

The church interior contains five retablos with life-size statues of archangels Michael, Raphael, and Gabriel, plus wooden panels with religious paintings.

The church complex includes a museum displaying religious artifacts, a convent housing parish offices, and a plaza surrounded by coral stone walls.

Two watchtowers integrated into the fortified walls served defensive purposes during raids, with thick walls allowing guards to monitor approaching threats.

Location: Argao

Inception: 1788

Architectural style: baroque architecture

Address: Poblacion

GPS coordinates: 9.88199,123.60779

Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:16