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The document summarizes information about four important Roman Catholic churches in the Philippines - San Agustin Church in Manila, Miag-ao Church in Iloilo, Paoay Church in Ilocos Norte, and Santa Maria Church in Ilocos Sur. It provides details about the architectural features of each church such as their foundations, walls, bell towers, and when they were constructed. All four churches were built during the Spanish colonial period and demonstrate Spanish Baroque architectural influences.

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The document summarizes information about four important Roman Catholic churches in the Philippines - San Agustin Church in Manila, Miag-ao Church in Iloilo, Paoay Church in Ilocos Norte, and Santa Maria Church in Ilocos Sur. It provides details about the architectural features of each church such as their foundations, walls, bell towers, and when they were constructed. All four churches were built during the Spanish colonial period and demonstrate Spanish Baroque architectural influences.

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San Agustin church (manila)

also known as the Immaculate Conception Parish, is a Roman Catholic church under the auspices of the
Order of Saint Augustine located inside the historic walled city of Intramuros in Manila, Philippines.
Completed in 1607, it is the oldest stone church in the country.

San Agustin Church was one of four Philippine churches constructed during the Spanish colonial period
to be designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, under the collective title Baroque Churches of the
Philippines

The San Agustin Church is patterned after some of the magnificent temples built by the Augustinians in
Mexico. The present edifice was built in 1587, and completed, together with the monastery, in 1604. The
atmosphere is medieval since "both church and monastery symbolize the majesty and equilibrium of a
Spanish golden era."

The massive structure of the church is highlighted by the symmetry and splendor of the interiors

Miag ao church (Iloilo)

A roman catholic church.

The church's foundation is 6 meters (20 ft) deep[7] and the massive stone walls at 1.5 meters (4 ft 11 in)
thick are intensified through the use of 4 meters (13 ft) thick setback buttresses as protection to the
Moro invaders as stipulated under Royal Decree 111 of 1573 (Law of the Indies).

The façade of the church consists of an ornately decorated bas-relief in the middle of two huge
watchtower belfries on each side.

The two huge unequal belltowers [2] directly attached to the main church serve as watchtowers to
defend the town against invasion of Moros

The sanctuary of the church is composed of an altar, tabernacle, retablo and shrines on both sides.
Paoay church ( ilocos norte)

a Roman Catholic church

the church is famous for its distinct architecture highlighted by the enormous buttresses on the sides
and back of the building

primary example of a Spanish colonial earthquake baroque architecture

The most striking feature of Paoay Church is the 24 huge buttresses[9] of about 1.67 metres (5.5 ft)[4]
thick at the sides and back of the church building.

Its walls are made of large coral stones on the lower part and bricks at the upper levels.

The stone façade appear as massive pediment rising from the ground and is built leaning towards the
front.

Adjacent to the façade is a three-storey coral bell tower constructed separately from the church building
on the right side resembling a pagoda

Santa maria church ( ilocos sur)

The Santa Maria Church is an attraction to tourists and Catholics in Ilocos Sur. It is a reminder of the four
centuries of Spanish domination of that area and a unique structure with a diversified architectural
design of bricks and mortar.

situated on a hill surrounded by a defensive wall on all sides like a fortress. The church is reached by
climbing an 85-step stairway of granite rock.

The church brick façade has one large portal with three windows.

The church measures about 99 meters (325 ft) long and 22.7 meters (74 ft) wide.

The bell tower is freestanding, constructed separate from the church and not parallel to the facade but
situated about a third of the wall from the front.

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