Vigan City
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Saturday May 26,2018 we went in vigan city with my Family, even we are not complete, we enjoyed a lot.. we went in differet places in vigan like Baluarte, Hidden garden, pagburnayan and etc. A lot of places to visit.. it's so nice to visit there.. a place that you will never forget! Because of those beautiful views!
Experiencing to ride 'KALESA' IS so much fun and cool. You only pay 150 per kalesa and it accomodate 3 person only. So cheap but worth it! We watched also the dancing fountain that started every 7 o'clock pm.. it's very cool watching the water dancing ...
We ate also ukoy and empanada their special food in their place, it was fulfilling.. very delicious.. you can buy okoy and empanada for 35 pesos each.. there are more food to eat in vigan . Experiencing all these is so nice!
For the information of every body. I will share some insight about Vigan City.
Vigan is a city in the Philippines, on the west coast of Luzon island. It's known for its preserved Spanish colonial and Asian architecture. Calle Crisologo dominates the Mestizo district, with its cobblestone streets, malecón, horse-drawn carriages and rustic mansions. Near the white baroque Vigan Cathedral are Plaza Salcedo, offering fountain light shows, and Plaza Burgos, known for its street-food stalls.
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Vigan is so special, UNESCO deemed it a World Heritage Site and noted, “Vigan is an exceptionally intact and well-preserved example of a European trading town in East and Southeast Asia. The architecture is truly reflective of its roots in both materials and design, in its fusion of Asian building design and construction with European colonial architecture and planning.”
For travelers, it means only one thing—this could be a romantic adventure. And although the Philippines has many period-haciendas and mansions, Vigan has an entire district of them. It’s like gallivanting through time.
Unlike many of the Spanish outposts in the Philippines, Vigan was chosen not only as the capital of Spanish conqueror Juan De Salcedo’s Ilocos, but also as a trading center. When he arrived, the place was already a center of activity, with direct trading relations with China. The Europeans sought silk and porcelain, and so the city became part of the 250-galleon (ships) trade that linked Asia to Europe and the New World. Vigan, apart from many cities, became an entrepot of different cultures.
Walk down Crisologo Street and check out “Earthquake Baroque” homes.
Plaza Burgos opens up to St. Paul’s Cathedral while on the other side, Plaza Salcedo opens up to the Municipal Hall.
The town itself is a wonder, but click on “Top things to do” to get a deeper experience of Vigan.
Vigan City Ilocos Sur is a treasure trove of history and culture which is a truly amazing destination for fans of Philippine history. Ilocos Sur provides an intimate window to the colorful and oftentimes turbulent colonial past of the Philippines- a must go destination for people who want to see a different face of the Philippines as well as for those who want to understand the country, its myriad cultures and rich heritage a little bit closer than what is normally written in history books. Ilocos Sur is perfect for families, honeymooners and students of history and photography for its unrivalled heritage treasures.
Vigan City is full of eye catching and heart warming views.
It is more fun in the philippines! Come and visit!!