Visita Iglesia in Zambales

Zambales province used to include western coastal towns of Pangasinan up to Bolinao. Hence, heritage churches share similarity with the ones in adjacent eastern coastal towns of the latter.

Here is my list of heritage churches visited in the province:

1. Saint Michael the Archangel Parish

The coral stone church of Santa Cruz has a triangular pediment with patron saint’s niche at the center. Interior was heavily renovated. Recent addition is the bell tower at the rear side.

2. Saint Andrew Parish

Located at the Masinloc coastline, this coral stone church was declared as a National Cultural Treasure due to its rare characteristic. Somehow similar to Santa Cruz church’s façade but its bell tower pops out at the right.

 3. Saint Augustine Cathedral

This is the seat of Diocese of Iba covering the parishes within the ecclesiastical province of Zambales. Coral stones were also used as evident in side walls.

4. Saint Monica Parish

The coral stone church of Botolan has a unique façade built in 1700 where the top of pediment has bell tower and 3 bells side-by-side.

5.  Holy Infant of Jesus Parish

San Antonio has relatively new church located near the public market.

6. Saint James Parish

Subic town’s church is tucked a few kilometers away from national highway.

7. Saint Joseph Parish

The flagship church of Olongapo City is located within city proper.

Zambales North-South Route: Santa Cruz-Masinloc-Iba-Botolan-San Antonio-Subic-Olongapo City

Have a blessed trip everyone!