Paoay Church
Roman Catholic church in Ilocos Norte, Philippines / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Saint Augustine Church (Spanish: Iglesia de San Agustín de Paoay), commonly known as the Paoay Church, is a Roman Catholic church in the municipality of Paoay, Ilocos Norte in the Philippines. Completed in 1710, the church is famous for its distinct architecture highlighted by the enormous buttresses on the sides and back of the building. It is declared as a National Cultural Treasure by the Philippine government in 1973 and a UNESCO World Heritage Site under the collective group of Baroque Churches of the Philippines in 1993.
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18°3′41.5″N 120°31′17.5″E | |
Location | Paoay, Ilocos Norte |
Country | Philippines |
Denomination | Roman Catholic |
History | |
Status | Parish church |
Founded | 1686 |
Founder(s) | Padre Antonio Estavillo |
Dedication | Saint Augustine of Hippo |
Architecture | |
Functional status | Active |
Heritage designation | National Cultural Treasure, World Heritage Site |
Designated | 1973, 1993 |
Architect(s) | Padre Antonio Estavillo |
Architectural type | Church building |
Style | Earthquake Baroque |
Groundbreaking | 1694 |
Completed | 1710 |
Specifications | |
Length | 110 metres (360 ft) |
Width | 40 metres (130 ft) |
Number of towers | 1 |
Number of spires | 15 |
Materials | Coral stone and bricks |
Administration | |
Province | Nueva Segovia |
Diocese | Laoag |
Official name | Church of San Agustin (Paoay) |
Part of | Baroque Churches of the Philippines |
Criteria | Cultural: (ii)(iv) |
Reference | 677bis-003 |
Inscription | 1993 (17th Session) |
Extensions | 2013 |
National Historical Landmarks | |
Official name | Church of Paoay |
Type | National Historical Landmark Buildings/Structures |
Designated | 2 May 1980; 44 years ago (1980-05-02) |
Reference no. | No. 260, s. 1973 |
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