San Juan Bautista is located in Tabaco City in Albay Province. The website of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts has identified this edifice as one of 26 baroque churches in the Philippines considered as national treasure. The NCAA description on its website describe the church as: "Built in the 19th century by the secular clergy; the belltower features rocaille elements dated from an earlier time. The church has an unusual floor plan, with compartments that are inexplicable as of now. The stones on the walls bear masons mark, rarely seen elsewhere in this counntry."
The photos I am sharing with you may not have the quality of a professional camera since I used my mobile phone's camera. But nonetheless the low quality of my phone's camera does not deminish a bit the beauty and grandeur of this church.
The photos I am sharing with you may not have the quality of a professional camera since I used my mobile phone's camera. But nonetheless the low quality of my phone's camera does not deminish a bit the beauty and grandeur of this church.
The facade and courtyard of the Church with its massive bell tower.
Another view of the facade.
Under the incumbency of Rev. Fr. Ramon Tronqued, the plaza underwent renovation as well as the outdoor altar of the Sacred Heart.
A Lenten Retablo depicting the entry of Jesus to Jerusalem.
The Pilgrims and general public mingle together in the plaza awaiting the lenten procession.
The main altar during lenten liturgies
The Outdoor altar
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The Plaza before the renovation
The massive belfry of the Church. Belfry had occupied special significance to the Christian faithful because of its role as instrument for calling the faithful to prayer
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Side view of the facade
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