The tourist attraction of the "country of thousands of islands" of the Philippines not only comes from the clear blue beaches winding along the beautiful white sand, the golden sunlight like spreading honey and fresh breeze, but also from the crystallization unique cultural identity passed down through many generations with distinctive historical marks.

 

 

Coming to the Philippines, it is difficult to miss the opportunity to visit the ancient town of Vigan, which is more than 430 years old. The attraction of Vigan is the blend of modernity and antiquity, the cross between European and Asian culture, landscape and architecture, contributing to creating a unique and harmonious beauty for the city. Spanish colonial city in Asia.

 

 

Traditional Asian lines and a hint of Spanish architecture in typical public buildings in Vigan. For example: the Catholic Church, St Paul's Church, the Archbishop's cemetery, the palace of the Archbishop … with the cobblestone, winding cobblestones with a bit of European architecture, creating beauty Difficult to confuse of Vigan.

 

 

In addition, in the old town of Vigan, there are still ancient houses with architectural styles of some countries in Southeast Asia such as Vietnam and China. Are sloping tiled roofs, windows with sliders up and down Chinese style or small streets and alleys of Vietnam.

 

 

Today, the old town of Vigan no longer has a busy business like colonial time, but is very quiet. Hidden in historical sediments, Vigan is both a majestic town and a witness to the history of the Philippines having changed the flesh during the years of Spanish colonization. Through the bombing years of World War 2, this town still retains almost the original architecture.

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