An hour from the Cape Bojeador Lighthouse is the City of Laoag where the St. William’s Cathedral can be found. It was built by the Augustinian Friars way back almost four centennials ago to replace the wooden chapel.
This church was already destroyed by a hurricane around 1640s, earthquake in 1706 and a burnt by fire last 1843 but there were no remarks can be seen anymore since it was already restored and re-created like a new one.
Also, we stopped by the Sinking Bell Tower which is just located few steps from the cathedral. It is called “sinking” since it is literally sinking ¼ inch every year due to earthquakes and soft soil foundation. The main entrance to the tower is noticeably different from the others since one must step down the mini stairs and bow their heads just to get inside the tower.
We also passed by the Museum of Ilocos Norte, Tobacco Monopoly Monument and the Provincial Capitol of Ilocos Norte. These three spots can be found around the plaza slash rotunda of Laoag City.
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Tobacco Monopoly Monument is just behind the Museum of Ilocos Norte, the Sinking Bell Tower is near the St. William’s Cathedral which is also located near the plaza. If you’re still having a hard time to look for this spots, just look up and look for the Mcdonalds sign. The Cathedral is just behind it.
City of Laoag is a 1 and ½ hour car ride from either Pagudpud or Vigan and approximately 10 hours from via bus or 1 hour from Manila.
How to get there:
From Manila or Pasay, ride a Partas bus to Laoag. Or just ride a plane via Airphilippines or Cebupacific.
Galing!.. =) moe to come
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