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BATO CATHOLIC
CHURCH |
Constructed in 1830, this massive structure of mortar and coral
stones, has withstood the test of time, wars and ravages of natural
calamities. The historical and magnificently situated edifice is the
only remaining complete structure of its genre in the entire island.
Location: Bato |
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BATALAY SHRINE |
Site
of the first cross in Catanduanes, over the grave of ship-wrecked Fr.
Diego De Herrera of the Agustinian order who died in 1576. Location:
Batalay, Bato |
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LUYANG CAVE |
A
mute witness and tomb of the massacred natives fleeing from pirates
during the 17th century. To appease their troubled souls,
a mini grotto and altar was buitl inside. Visitors can feel the cool
damp air inside and wonder what’s in the other chambers that the
locals fear. Location: San Andres |
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VIRAC CATHEDRAL |
¨Marvel at the stained glass windows of the Churh of The Immaculate
Concepcion at the heart of the town. Location: Downtown, Virac |
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BATONG PALUAY |
¨The
face of Our Lady of Sorrows colorfully imprinted in a piece of stone
that has progressively increased in size. The replica is enshrined in
a chapel at the barangay Batong Paluay, San Andres |
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ST. JOHN THE
BAPTIST CHURCH |
¨is
the oldest religious structure located in Caramoran, Catanduanes. |
