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.




Was the ceiling preserved? I’ve seen some churches with stainless steel ceilings despite the nice antique exterior.
The shot is majestic, the clouds serve as a strong counterbalance against the hard and imposing presence of the church.
nah benj, the interior’s new. its just so sad that the interiors were not preserved