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    The document discusses the Paoay Church located in Paoay, Ilocos Norte in the Philippines. Some key details: - The church was constructed between 1694-1710 and is considered one of the oldest in Ilocos Norte. - Its architectural style is a unique blend of Gothic, Baroque, and oriental influences due to its Chinese and Philippine craftsmen. - In 1993, Paoay Church was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its distinctive architecture. - Renovation efforts aim to restore the church's designs while preserving its historical and cultural significance.

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    The document discusses the Paoay Church located in Paoay, Ilocos Norte in the Philippines. Some key details: - The church was constructed between 1694-1710 and is considered one of the oldest in Ilocos Norte. - Its architectural style is a unique blend of Gothic, Baroque, and oriental influences due to its Chinese and Philippine craftsmen. - In 1993, Paoay Church was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its distinctive architecture. - Renovation efforts aim to restore the church's designs while preserving its historical and cultural significance.

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    The document discusses the Paoay Church located in Paoay, Ilocos Norte in the Philippines. Some key details: - The church was constructed between 1694-1710 and is considered one of the oldest in Ilocos Norte. - Its architectural style is a unique blend of Gothic, Baroque, and oriental influences due to its Chinese and Philippine craftsmen. - In 1993, Paoay Church was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its distinctive architecture. - Renovation efforts aim to restore the church's designs while preserving its historical and cultural significance.

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    Paoay Church

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    The document discusses the Paoay Church located in Paoay, Ilocos Norte in the Philippines. Some key details: - The church was constructed between 1694-1710 and is considered one of the oldest in Ilocos Norte. - Its architectural style is a unique blend of Gothic, Baroque, and oriental influences due to its Chinese and Philippine craftsmen. - In 1993, Paoay Church was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its distinctive architecture. - Renovation efforts aim to restore the church's designs while preserving its historical and cultural significance.

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    Paoay Church by Joseph Ga, Floro Raganta and Velyne Piluden

    Paoay Church
    The Church of Saint Augustine

    Paoay Church by Joseph Ga, Floro Raganta and Velyne Piluden
    Paoay Church
    Paoay, Ilocos Norte
    18341.5N 1203117.5E

    Paoay Church by Joseph Ga, Floro Raganta and Velyne Piluden
    Paoay Church
    Denomination Roman Catholic


    Archdiocese of Nueva Segovia
    Diocese of Laoag
    Paoay Church by Joseph Ga, Floro Raganta and Velyne Piluden
    Paoay Church - History
    Bombay - town of Paoay

    one of the oldest churches
    major attractions of Ilocos Norte


    Paoay Church by Joseph Ga, Floro Raganta and Velyne Piluden
    Paoay Church - History
    1686
    Augustinian independent parish

    Designer - Father Antonio Estavillo

    Construction 1694 -1710



    Paoay Church by Joseph Ga, Floro Raganta and Velyne Piluden
    Paoay Church - Style


    Gothic
    Baroque
    Oriental architecture
    Paoay Church by Joseph Ga, Floro Raganta and Velyne Piluden
    Paoay Church - Style


    Gothic - Facade
    Paoay Church by Joseph Ga, Floro Raganta and Velyne Piluden
    Paoay Church - Style


    Oriental Influence
    Gables - Chinese elements
    Paoay Church by Joseph Ga, Floro Raganta and Velyne Piluden
    Paoay Church - Style


    Oriental Influence

    niches topping the walls -
    Javanese influence
    Paoay Church by Joseph Ga, Floro Raganta and Velyne Piluden
    Paoay Church - Style


    Baroque
    Paoay Church by Joseph Ga, Floro Raganta and Velyne Piluden
    Paoay Church - Earthquake Baroque


    Baroque
    Earthquake Baroque
    Paoay Church by Joseph Ga, Floro Raganta and Velyne Piluden
    Paoay Church - Earthquake Baroque


    Baroque
    Earthquake Baroque
    24 massive buttresses

    Paoay Church by Joseph Ga, Floro Raganta and Velyne Piluden
    Paoay Church - Earthquake Baroque


    Thick Walls - 1.67 meters thick
    Coral Stones
    Bricks sealed by hard lime
    mortar

    Historians - hard lime mortar
    - mixing sand and lime with molasses
    boiled with mango leaves, leather and rice
    straw for two nights.

    Paoay Church by Joseph Ga, Floro Raganta and Velyne Piluden
    Paoay Church - Earthquake Baroque


    The faade of the church, even as it is
    beginning to lean towards the front, still
    manages to be as equally impressive as the
    buttresses.

    square pilasters
    stringed cornices


    Paoay Church by Joseph Ga, Floro Raganta and Velyne Piluden
    Paoay Church - Earthquake Baroque


    At the apex is a niche, while the otherwise
    stark plaster finish is embellished with
    crenallations, niches, rosettes, and the
    Augustinian coat-of-arms

    Paoay Church by Joseph Ga, Floro Raganta and Velyne Piluden
    Paoay Church - Earthquake Baroque


    Interior

    very solemn
    sentimental ambiance
    Paoay Church by Joseph Ga, Floro Raganta and Velyne Piluden
    Paoay Church - Earthquake Baroque


    cavernous maze of truss work
    with exposed and rusting
    corrugated roof sheets
    Paoay Church by Joseph Ga, Floro Raganta and Velyne Piluden
    Paoay Church - Earthquake Baroque


    Bell tower

    three-storey
    coral stone
    Paoay Church by Joseph Ga, Floro Raganta and Velyne Piluden
    Paoay Church - Elevation


    Front Elevation Left Side Elevation
    Right Side Elevation Rear Elevation
    Length 110 metres (360 ft)
    Width 40 metres (130 ft)
    Paoay Church by Joseph Ga, Floro Raganta and Velyne Piluden
    Paoay Church - Elevation


    Front Elevation Rear Elevation
    Paoay Church by Joseph Ga, Floro Raganta and Velyne Piluden
    Paoay Church - Elevation


    Right-Side Elevation
    Left-Side Elevation
    Paoay Church by Joseph Ga, Floro Raganta and Velyne Piluden
    Paoay Church - Heritage


    1993

    It is inscribed in UNESCOs World Heritage list
    (together with 3 other Philippine baroque churches)
    in recognition of its unique architectural style which is
    a reinterpretation of European Baroque by Chinese
    and Philippine craftsmen.
    Paoay Church by Joseph Ga, Floro Raganta and Velyne Piluden
    Paoay Church - Heritage


    renovation will restore the
    designs on the massive walls
    of the church

    National Historical
    Commission of the Philippines
    Catholic Bishops' Conference of
    the Philippines (CBCP)
    UNESCO
    Paoay Church by Joseph Ga, Floro Raganta and Velyne Piluden
    Paoay Church - Heritage


    renovation will restore the
    designs on the massive walls
    of the church

    National Historical
    Commission of the Philippines
    Catholic Bishops' Conference of
    the Philippines (CBCP)
    UNESCO


    Paoay Church by Joseph Ga, Floro Raganta and Velyne Piluden
    Paoay Church - Heritage


    renovation will restore the
    designs on the massive walls
    of the church

    National Historical
    Commission of the Philippines
    Catholic Bishops' Conference of
    the Philippines (CBCP)
    UNESCO

    Paoay Church by Joseph Ga, Floro Raganta and Velyne Piluden
    Thank You!

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