Always my favorite church in the island. This historical place is a place to go while you're on... read more
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Bato Church
Bo. Bato, Virac, Luzon, Philippines
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“Historical Church of Bato”
AniLina78
, San Francisco, California
“Spanish history”
I had my trike guy stop here when I was transferring from Puraran to Virac. Not sure if it was open... read more
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, Pattaya, Thailand
mavictoriad
Laguna Province, Philippines
9942
an Old Church with a good river view
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Date of experience: April 2017
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may_mktgnbg
Manila, Philippines
159136
The facade which gives the historical appeal of the church has been preserved however, renovation is apparent inside.
This structure is located in a highway and has a new view of the sea.
A nice place to visit.
Date of experience: October 2016
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bellaS_9000
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You can have a quick stop and picture taking at this beautiful old church located right beside the highway.
Date of experience: October 2016
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SonnyAng
Shanghai, China
12879
This church is always open very peaceful and very old with fantastic views of the sea - worth it to visit and have a little prayer
Date of experience: July 2016
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burnsaenz
Iloilo City, Philippines
2513
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It is around 25 mins away from Virac, the city of Catanduanes. The outside structure is still preserved while the inside of the church is already renovation. The church is made of stone. It is a quite place to pray.
Date of experience: September 2016
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batgurls
metro manila
166157
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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.
Date of experience: August 2016
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