Baclayon Church, A Sanctuary of Timeless Devotion and Beauty

Baclayon, Bohol, Philippines

Weathered and ancient appearance

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Introduction

The Bacarra Church in the Philippines is one of the oldest churches in Asia, with a history of approximately 420 years. Its exterior shows signs of age, but the interior is luxuriously decorated and has a solemn and sacred atmosphere. It is said that the church was built several hundred years ago by over 200 forced laborers using coral stone as the main material and millions of egg whites as the adhesive, instead of traditional cement and tree sap. The architecture of the church follows a Spanish style and includes a museum exhibiting religious artifacts from the 16th century. Inside the church, there is also an ancient bell weighing approximately 270 kilograms.

Address

Baclayon, Bohol, Philippines

Opening hours

Monday to Saturday: 8:30-11:45 AM and 13:30-16:45 PM
Sunday: 9:30-11:45 AM and 13:30-16:15 PM.

Transportation

Departing from Tagbilaran City, take a Tricycle to Baclayon Church for approximately 100-150 pesos, or take a taxi for 200 pesos. Starting from Alona Beach to Tagbilaran City (generally to the port of Tagbilaran City), take a Tricycle for approximately 250 pesos, which takes about an hour, and then continue the route as above to reach Baclayon Church.