Hi 
This church is approximately located at the town of Bantay, Ilocos Sur. And being situated on a hill, making it the most beautiful view deck for those who want to see the beauty of the municipalities of Bantay and its nearby city capital Vigan. originally named as St. Augustine Parsih Church after it was being dedicated to St. Augustine of Hippo.
The tower is made of a baroque-gothic style church and is considered one of the oldest churches in Ilocos Sur built in the year of 1951. It was made of rocks, bricks, as well as a combination of seashells and woods.
Going to the tower is not as risky as what other people think. So before I enter the Bell Tower area, I just signed first a guestbook before its entrance to the maon location of Bantay Bell Tower. The place has no entrance fee. Just a donation that you may drop off the box. Any amount you wish to donate for the maintainance of the said place of interest.
From the visitors area is just a walk going to the tower. So, before I went to the top of the tower here I am taking photos again. Hehehe. Just mind the view not mine. Okay? Hehe
As you can see, lots of people are used to visit the iconic tower.. I can't barely take a photo with a beautiful background since people are always roving around..
There are local guides inside which you may ask to take a photo of you and having some photo trick. Giving a tip to the guide is optional yet it made them overwhelmed in a little way that you made them happy. So, my pleasure to the very friendly people of Ilocos😍
So here I am going to the tower. After a minutes of taking photos..
Inside the tower, as you can see is an old spiral wooden straircase style and floor that one must climb leading to the last floor where large bell and small bell are situated. When you are in the top of the tower you can see the whole town of Bantay and its stunning view of the Vigan Heritage. You will also see the scenetic view of the towns public cemetery which gives an amazing view since the color of cemetery is comprising all white..
So here is the wooden spiral staircase..Im going upstairs . Gotta get a photo in the stairs..
In my case during my visit, since there are lots of tourists. I just climb up to the second floor. So here is my perfect shot in the old window featuring a scenetic view of the public cemetery of Bantay.
Hope you like it guyths.
Please don't miss to visit the amazing Bell Tower of the North.
enjoy wandering**