(for more info please visit: Visita Iglesia)
Location: San Joaquin, Iloilo
Feast day: August 16
History: The victory of Spanish soldiers under the leadership of General Leopoldo O’Donnel against the force of the crowned prince of Morocco, Milley Abbacas in the infamous Rendicion d’ Tetuan or the Battle of Tetuan is immortalized in the façade of the San Joaquin Church, making this house of worship the only church in the whole country with a touch of militarism. The men on foot and horses are shown breaking the defense of moors before buttress tower and date palms.
How to get there: Around 1 hour and 45 minutes ride from the city to this place. Just catch a jeepney ride from the terminal found in Super (near Robinson's Iloilo)
cemeteryHistory: Built in 1892, the cemetery of San Joaquin is made of coral stones. In this final resting place, a baroque style gate with a statue of Jesus that stands on top literally welcomes visitors with open arms.
For more information regarding this church and other churches in Iloilo, please visit: www.visita-iglesia.com
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