Built between 1787–97, this impressive church, with its striking pyramidal towers, served as a fortress against Muslim raiders. Damaged over the years by fighting, fire and earthquakes, it was finally restored to its rococo glory in 1962, and is now a a Unesco World Heritage site. The fabulous bas-relief sandstone facade depicts St Christopher strolling through a tropical forest of coconut palms and papaya trees with baby Jesus.
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
22.6 MILES
A massive banyan tree looms atmospherically over the entrance to this grand home built in 1803 by Philippines VP Fernando Lopez (Mariquit was his wife's…
22.76 MILES
Iloilo's most famous historic home resembles the White House. You'll need to give three days' notice of your visit.
23.02 MILES
Offers a worthwhile display on the indigenous Ati (Negrito) people and a collection of old pinya (pineapple fibre) weavings, for which the area is famous…
23.22 MILES
For the best view of the old city, climb to the roof above the 7th floor – ask the guard for permission. You'll be surprised how different it appears…
22.51 MILES
This impressive cathedral is the seat of the Catholic diocese in western Visayas.
21.36 MILES
This historic neo-Gothic church is interestingly sometimes referred to as 'the feminist church' because there are only sculptures of female saints on…
21.98 MILES
This riverside walkway is a credit to the city, which had to move mountains to build it. It's 1.3km long, made of brick paving stones, and for pedestrians…
22.57 MILES
A lonely old figure standing high and handsome on the edge of Jaro's Belfry Plaza.
Nearby Iloilo attractions
21.36 MILES
This historic neo-Gothic church is interestingly sometimes referred to as 'the feminist church' because there are only sculptures of female saints on…
21.98 MILES
This riverside walkway is a credit to the city, which had to move mountains to build it. It's 1.3km long, made of brick paving stones, and for pedestrians…
22.51 MILES
This impressive cathedral is the seat of the Catholic diocese in western Visayas.
22.57 MILES
A lonely old figure standing high and handsome on the edge of Jaro's Belfry Plaza.
22.6 MILES
A massive banyan tree looms atmospherically over the entrance to this grand home built in 1803 by Philippines VP Fernando Lopez (Mariquit was his wife's…
22.64 MILES
Originally founded during the American colonial period in 1904.
22.76 MILES
Iloilo's most famous historic home resembles the White House. You'll need to give three days' notice of your visit.