Ilocos Sur Vigan City Heritage
Ilocos Sur Vigan City Heritage
Ilocos Sur Vigan City Heritage
Dancing Fountain
Bantay Bell Tower used to be the belfry of St.
Augustine Parish Church (one of the oldest in
Ilocos region established in 1590) and served
as watchtower at the same time - against
invading pirates - during the Spanish era,
Established in the 16th century, Vigan is the hence the term bantay. The belfry itself was
best-preserved example of a planned Spanish built in 1591-1592.
colonial town in Asia. Its architecture reflects
the coming together of cultural elements from Standing tall atop a small hill is the Bantay
elsewhere in the Philippines, from China and Bell Tower, a centuries-old church belfry that
from Europe, resulting in a culture and has become a favorite among tourists. Located
townscape that have no parallel anywhere in in the municipality of Bantay right next to its
East and South-East Asia. local church, the Bantay Bell Tower The dancing fountains are a very nice tourist
previously served as a watchtower for the attraction offered for free by the local
town and for the nearby capital city of Vigan government. The show starts at 07:30 pm and
during the Spanish colonial period, protecting lasts about thirty minutes. Not too crowded.
both areas from pirates and other enemies. Find a place where you see the projected
images. A very good sequence of music with
fountains being used to enhance the sound. A
variety of colours makes this a great
experience. Get there early for a good seat.
You an either go there following an early
dinner or preceding a late dinner. One of the
highlights of our visit to the City.