Bato Church
Bato Church
4.5
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Steven S
Pattaya, Thailand782 contributions
Feb 2020
I had my trike guy stop here when I was transferring from Puraran to Virac. Not sure if it was open when I was there but the gate was closed. It's a solid building and built to last. A nice looking old building worthy of a pic or two.
Written April 3, 2020
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jheffyoy
Eastvale, CA5 contributions
Mar 2018 • Family
Beautiful and serene. The view from the main entrance was breathtaking. I recommend this place to be visited.
There was a boy we though was a panhandler inside the church so my mother gave him money but instead he put that money given to him in an envelope for the church.
There was a boy we though was a panhandler inside the church so my mother gave him money but instead he put that money given to him in an envelope for the church.
Written March 26, 2018
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wonderlustMD
Manila, Philippines244 contributions
Aug 2017 • Family
Ever since I was a kid, it already stood as high and beautiful as it is today. Despite the hundreds of typhoons that hit this place, it still stands strong and ever more beautiful. Say a prayer at this church or just admire its beauty.
Written August 9, 2017
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anne_rainne
Taguig City, Philippines216 contributions
Jan 2014 • Friends
From town to Bato Church is P10.00/each for a group and P50.00 for a special trip. What I enjoyed the most is the view of the beach going to Bato Church. The church itself is not something I'm interested in. The paintings on the ceiling. I haven't seen a church in the Philippines that can match those one in Bato Church.
Written February 2, 2014
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AnnieGuab
Quezon City, Philippines20 contributions
Nov 2015 • Business
This church been there for 200 years, equally amazing is the care taker who is now 72 years old, and maintains it's cleanliness... He proudly shared that he have been there since his childhood.
Written November 23, 2015
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gemr0ck
manila148 contributions
Sep 2011 • Friends
this church was built in1800 and up to now,the outside construction and structure of the church is well-preserved altho the inside of the church was already renovated to a somewhat modern design.the place can be reached about 20 minute ride from virac passing a newly constructed bridge over the wide bato river.
Written October 8, 2011
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Gargar Dominicus
British Columbia, Canada134 contributions
Dec 2017 • Friends
This church commands attention from a distance. The old architecture gives you the feeling of time travel from the past. With the view of the nearby river with the winding bridge will remind you that simple happiness residing in the province. It will wash your worries away.
Written December 16, 2017
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batgurls
metro manila1,202 contributions
Aug 2016 • Friends
July 29, 2016. On our way to Puraran Beach, we visited one of the oldest church in Catanduanes. It is popularly known as Bato Church, but to the Iocals it is Saint John the Baptist Church.
The church on the mound is visible from the road way. It's old plastered stones was well preserved, likewise the overall shell structure of the church. I love the stained glass windows, the old cast iron grills, the pebbled walkways, and the old bass guitar I saw inside the church. There were however some notable improvements on the altar, ceiling, flooring and interior finishings.
Another feature that I like to mention was the beauty the way the big wooden church doors open to the surrounding garden and bending river infront. Simply nostalgic.
The church on the mound is visible from the road way. It's old plastered stones was well preserved, likewise the overall shell structure of the church. I love the stained glass windows, the old cast iron grills, the pebbled walkways, and the old bass guitar I saw inside the church. There were however some notable improvements on the altar, ceiling, flooring and interior finishings.
Another feature that I like to mention was the beauty the way the big wooden church doors open to the surrounding garden and bending river infront. Simply nostalgic.
Written August 1, 2016
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TravelGaga0115
Manila, Philippines15 contributions
May 2013 • Friends
it has a picturesque view. best for weddings. im fascinated that inside the church you can see bats resting during daytime
Written January 29, 2014
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KB D
39 contributions
May 2013 • Friends
Let's begin with a TIP: the bell tower which can be accessed through a staircase from the back part of the main structure hides bat (and ofcourse smelly guano) that is perfect for shooting great pictures of the bato river and the age-old church bells! I loved my shots there! The structure is claimed to be made up of corrals and stones (bato in tagalog) but it's not the reason for its nomenclature. The place is bato, catanduanes -so it's bato chuch. It's a catholic church by the way! Tricycle to this place from virac should cost less than 100 pesos (2013 AD) haha!
Written May 7, 2013
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