I was born and raised in Lingayen, the capital of the province of Pangasinan. I witnessed how the town prospered from its humble beginnings. One of the contributing factor of the town's stability is tourism. There are a number of landmarks to visit in our town.
Lingayen is a coastal town which the gulf at the coasts of Pangasinan was named. Lingayen Gulf stretches from the northwestern part of Pangasinan, from the town of Bolinao, to the northeastern part of the province, at the town of San Fabian. It even extends to some towns of the province of La Union.
Now, let me take you on a tour to my beautiful town.
The Provincial Capitol Building
This is a historic building which was finished with its construction in 1918. It was heavily damaged during World War 2, and rehabilitation was made. The latest renovation was done during late 2000s.
Aguedo Agbayani Park
Aguedo Agbayani Park is located at the compound of Capitol Grounds. It is actually the park at the front of the Provincial Capitol Building.
The statue of Aguedo Agbayani whom the Park was named. He is one of the most known governors who ruled the province.
Lingayen Baywalk
Lingayen Baywalk was constructed in 2012. In the center of the Baywalk, which is the part close to the Provincial Capitol was closed for motorists as it was intended for leisure walk, biking, and jogging.
The Baywalk connects the coasts of Lingayen and Binmaley, and there are plans of connecting the road to Dagupan City and San Fabian, up to the nearby towns of La Union.
Lingayen Beach
Lingayen Beach is one of the most flocked beaches in the province of Pangasinan. It might not be as beautiful as Boracay, and the sand is gray instead of the white one, but it is the most accessible beach in the province.
Urduja Building
Urduja Building is the Malacanang version of Pangasinan, as it was the official residence of the governor. It was named from the heroine, who was believed to be from Pangasinan, Princess Urduja.
Lingayen Gulf Landings Shrine
This serves as museum as some stuff from the World War 2 are exhibited here. There are pictures during the World War 2 as well. Some amphibian tanks, airplanes, and other weapons used during that time are also displayed here.
Sison Auditorium
Sison Auditorium is where some events are held, including concerts. It was built during 1920s, and it was renovated about a decade ago.
ASNA Monument
ASNA Monument is in the center of the mini-park, which was inaugurated in 2011. It was also called Asin Monument. The word 'asin' was the Pangasinan term of 'salt'.
Bantayog-Wika Monument
Bantayog-Wika Monument was inaugurated in 2018. It pays tribute to the Pangasinan language, as well as Andres Bonifacio's poem which was engraved around this monument.
Lingayen Town Plaza
The park is located at the front of Lingayen Town Hall, close to the public market. Currently, it is under renovation.
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