Kategorie

Cultural

Land

Philippines

Einschreibungsjahr

1993

Kriterien

(ii)(iv)

UNESCO-ID

677

Beschreibung

These four churches, the first of which was built by the Spanish in the late 16th century, are located in Manila, Santa Maria, Paoay and Miag-ao. Their unique architectural style is a reinterpretation of European Baroque by Chinese and Philippine craftsmen.