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Home :: Region 1 :: Ilocos Sur :: Places of Interest in Ilocos Sur

Places of interest in Ilocos Sur

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Tirad Pass - found in the Municipality of Gregorio del Pilar, this place is now a National Shrine. This is where Filipino Revolutionary forces take their last stand.

Bessang Pass - Here lies a monument commemorating General Yamashita's last ditch defense during the last stage of World War II.

Santa Maria Church - found in Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur, this centuries-old monument is a World Heritage Site.

Sulvec Watchtower - built in Sulvec by the Spaniards to serve as lookout point for pirates

Moro Watchtower - found in San Esteban, this watchtower was built during the Spanish colonial era to serve also as lookout point for pirates

Tagudin Sundial - Built in 1848, this is considered the first and oldest sundial in the Philippines.

Salcedo Plaza - a plaza in Vigan built in honor of Don Juan de Salcedo, the founder of Vigan.

Burgos Plaza - another plaza in Vigan built in honor of the Filipino martyr priest Father Jose P. Burgos.

Lapog Bay - during World War II, Japanese Warships were anchored on this area and were bombed by US planes. Fallen Japanese soldiers were then found a few days after the bombing and were buried by the locals.

Northern Luzon Heroes Hill National Park - was once a stronghold of Gabriela Silang, a Filipina who fought for the freedom of the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era.

Sulvec Beach - a favorite stopover for commuters and locals alike. Along the shore is Paraiso ni Juan with a grotto on top of the rock.

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