Daraga Church
Posted by on May 13, 2007
The church of Daraga, Albay is dedicated to their patroness Our Lady of the Gates. The church stands o top of a hill which gives you a commanding view of the Bicolandia’s most famous attraction: The Mayon Volcano.
The church was built in 1773 by the Franciscan missionaries after the original church was buried Cagsawa after a massive volcanic eruption. This Baroque architectural masterpiece features religious carvings in its facade.
