Vigan Cathedral
Vigan Cathedral
Vigan Park, Ilocos Sur
The first Vigan Cathedral was ordered built in 1574 by Juan de Salcedo. Another version of the church was again constructed in 1641. The persent baroque-style building was completed in 1800. The Cathedral has a main altar with beaten-silver panels. Its bell tower stands separately in Plaza Burgos. The Fu dogs design carved above its outermost doors is testament to Vigan’s strong Chinese heritage.