This church has a very interesting history. From Japanese war to Irene Marcos wedding. Aside from that, it was, according to our tour guide, the church with the longest aisle in whole Asian. I like the whispering wall and the ruins...

It is in Sarrat, Ilocos Norte where the late President Marcos family house is located. 15-20 mins away from Laoag. It is so peaceful here. You can also visit the ruins beside the Church.

The church offers a lot of historical facts and figures. When we visited, the church is wide open for tourist. Our guide said that if we walked towards the altar with a left foot first, I'll get married. Guess what, I stepped the left foot....More

Santa Monica Church is the oldest church in Ilocos Norte. Popularly called Sarrat Church, its location is 15minutes from Laoag City. It sits across Sarrat park & the town plaza. The old bell tower, which we rarely see nowadays, stood majestically by century old trees....More

The town was preparing for a religious event when we visited so the area was very lively. The area was filled with a mix of local residents and tourists. One of the best things that I liked about the place was the different street food...More

Santa Monica Parish Church AKA Sarrat Church was built in 1779. It used to be called as San Miguel Church. Walk through the church complex and see for yourself centuries old structures, such as a convent connected to the church by an elevated three-level brick...More

The wedding church of Irene Marcos. Filled with rich Historical Information of romance and spanish time. Must see