Saint Thomas of Villanueva Parish Church @ Miagao, Iloilo

This Church is a UNESCO World Heritage Site

1734 - The Church was built

1741 - The Church was looted and burned by Moro Raiders

1744-1750 - The second Church was built by Fr. Camporredendo

1754 - The Church was burned by pirates

1786 - The Church was built on a Hill with a view of the Miagao River

1797 - The Church was completed

1898 - Damaged by Fire during the Revolution

January 5,1948 - Damaged by an Earthquake and immediately restored by Monsignor Wenceslao Enojo

1959-1962 - Restored again by Monsignor Leonardo Javillo and the NHI under Esteban Ocampo

February 16,1963 - A Historical Marker was placed on the Church by the National Historical Commission

August 1,1973 - Declared a National Historical Landmark

1994 - Declared a Unesco World Heritage Site

Architectural Style: Baroque

How to get to Miagao:

To get to Miagao. You can hire a Taxi from the Airport or Van. If you want a Cheaper way to get there, ride the Multi Cabs found at the Right side upon exiting the Airport. Fare is P10.00 until the Sta Barbara Terminal. Then ride a Jeepney or Bus going to Iloilo City. From Iloilo City take a Jeepney with signs going to Miagao or San Joaquin. Or take a Bus going to San Jose de Buenavista and go down Miagao.