Introduction and History:
The Siquijor Church greets all the visitors as it is situated near the port. It was established in 1783 by the secular priests. It was built using coral stones, and cogon was initially used for roofing. What's unique about this church is the bell tower, which was built a few meters away. Like some other old churches in the Philippines, its convent served as the hiding place from the pirates and other invaders. Today, it is the centre of Catholicism in the province, but for a non-Catholic like me, this church is the living witness of the past survived by the province and its people.
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| Photo taken inside the Siquijor Church. |
How to Get to Siquijor Church:
- How to Get Here and My Solo-Backpacking in Siquijor.
- By Air: From Manila, you can fly to Dumaguete City, Cebu, or Bohol. Either way, you will take a ferry ride to Siquijor.
- What I did was booked a flight from Manila to Dumaguete Airport because it was cheaper and my backpacking was a tri-province. From Dumaguete Airport, chartered a tricycle to Dumaguete Port. Then, a fast craft ferry to Siquijor. READ: My Solo-Backpacking in Negros Oriental, Siquijor, and Bohol