Ilocos Sur, Philippines has a Plethora of Wonderful Places to Visit.

The Province of Ilocos Sur Is Known For...

1. Tirad Pass - Designated as a National Shrine, the pass, located in the town of Gregorio del Pilar, was the site of the last stand of the Filipino Revolutionary Forces, led by General Emilio Aguinaldo, before they were defeated and captured.

2. Bessang Pass - During the last stages of World War II, a monument commemorates the strategic gap west of Cervantes, which served as a backdoor to General Yamashita's last ditch defense during the final stages of the war.

3. Sta. Maria Church - This centuries-old church, perched on a hilltop on the townproper of Sta. Maria, is a National Landmark and was utilized as a stronghold during the 1986 Revolution. It is a National Landmark.

4. Pagburnayan (Jar) in Vigan - Is a traditional Ilocano jar that is used for storing local vinegar, wine (basi), and bagoong, as well as for decorative purposes. It is produced in factories that use a pre-historic method in the southwestern end of Liberation Avenue, which is in the city's southwestern end.

5. Loom Weaving – This is one of the most important cottage industries in the Ilocanos, and it produces high-quality towels, blankets, table runners, and garment fabrics that feature traditional Ilocano motifs.

6. Vigan Heritage Village - In November 1999, the historic town of Vigan was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List for its extraordinary development in architecture, urban planning, and landscape design, among other things. Vigan, which was founded in the 16th century, stands as a testament to a cultural tradition that is now extinct in the Philippines.

 

In Ilocos Sur, there are a variety of things to do and see...

 

Historical

 

Tirad Pass

The pass, which is located in the municipality of Gregorio del Pilar and has been designated as a National Shrine, was the site of the last stand of the Filipino Revolutionary Forces under General Emilio Aguinaldo. Gregorio del Pilar, the youngest Filipino general in history, led his troops through the Battle of Tirad Pass.

 

The Bessang Pass

It was this strategic gap, 5,250 feet above sea level, covered by Highway 4 west of Cervantes that served as the backdoor to General Yamashita's last ditch defense during the last stages of World War II. A monument now sits on the site of the strategic gap. The Battle of Bessang Pass was won by the USAFIP, NL on June 14, 1945, it was the first battle of World War II.

 

Sta. Maria Church

This centuries-old church, perched atop a hill in the townproper of Sta. Maria and designated as a National Monument, was utilized as a stronghold during the 1986 Revolution. It is now a National Monument.

 

Heroes Hill National Park is located in Northern Luzon.

The park in Santa was the bastion of Gabriela Silang, who carried on the fight for independence from the Spaniards begun by her killed husband, Diego Silang, in the years following his death. In her honor, a historical marker has been erected nearby.

 

The Watchtowers of San Esteban and Sulvec

The purpose of these round constructions was to serve as lookout spots for approaching pirates.

 

Cultural

 

Padre Burgos House is a National Museum

It is housed in the Burgos House in Vigan, which contains the souvenirs of the martyr-priest Jose Burgos, as well as Ilocano items and Tinggian ethnographic art. The museum is open from Monday to Friday and by appointment on weekends and holidays, as well as during regular business hours. The museum is open from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and again from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. The entrance price is P10.00 for adults and P5.00 for children 12 years old and under.

 

Museum of Crisologo

The museum, which is located along delos Reyes Street in Vigan, contains relics from the Crisologo family as well as actual furnishings from a typical Vigan ancestral house. The museum is open from Monday to Sunday and is run by the Crisologo family who owns and operates it.

 

Magsingal Museum

Ceramic and porcelain objects from the Ilocano culture can be found in this repository of Ilocano history. The museum is open from Monday to Friday and by appointment on weekends and holidays, as well as during regular business hours.

 

Ancestral Houses

It is in Vigan's Kamestizoan District that you will find many ancestral mansions with historic tile roofs, vast hardwood floorings, ballustrades, and azoteas in a variety of Spanish-Mexican-Chinese architectural styles to choose from.

 

The Archbishop's Palace

The palace has sliding capiz windows, as well as cut-out ornamentation with floral motifs on the outside. The palace, which was completed in 1793 following a seven-year construction period, houses a valuable collection of ecclesiastical items and relics from neighboring Ilocos churches. Arrangements can be made for visits to take place from Monday to Friday.

 

Bantay Church

The building of the church is influenced by the earthquake baroque and Gothic styles. Because of its proximity to the castle, the belfry was used as a watch point for incoming enemy.

 

Pagburnayan

The Ilocano jar known as "burnay," which is used for keeping local vinegar, local wine "basi," and "bagoong," as well as serving as a decorative item, is created in factories in Vigan that use a pre-historic manner of production at the southwestern end of Liberation Avenue.

 

Here are only some of the beautiful places to visit here in Ilocos Sur. So, if you want these places, come and visit here in Ilocos Sur, Philippines.

 

I’ll be posting part 2 tomorrow so, check it out also!