Wednesday, February 23, 2022

Vigan, Philippines - UNESCO World Heritage Site

 Place: Vigan, Philippines

Weather: Sunshine and clouds mixed, 74/87F.

Route: From Manila 403 km north on MacArthur Highway.

Population: 53,935

Significance: Vigan is a traditional Spanish colonial town, like you might find in Central or South America - except that of course it has an Asian influence.  It was founded in 1572.

Website: UNESCO World Heritage Site

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Main street of Vigan (from whc.unesco.org)

Plaza Salcedo (from whc.unesco.org)



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