ARGAO, CEBU
Our first stop during the Basic Photography Workshop - Southern Cebu Tour was at Argao, Cebu. It is 66 kilometers away from Cebu City and takes around 2 hours to get there. I've been to this place once way back college years, but this was the first time I have visited their church--- the Church of St. Michael, the Archangel. He is actually my Archangel and my Patron Saint, so I took time to pray after taking pictures around the place.
St. Michael Church in Argao was built during the Spanish colonization around 1700's and was founded by Fr. Ignacio de Olave. It eventually became famous and valuable to the Philippine history since it's where one of the oldest pipes left by the Spaniards is found. The pipe was designed by Mexican artists but built by Argawanons in the 1700s.
The Spanish colonization has greatly influenced the infrastructures. You can still see the original wood carvings even if it has been into several renovations already. Inside the church, you can find several artifacts and mural paintings as well especially the ones at the ceiling. One of these paintings illustrates St Michael, who won the fight against Lucifer the demon.
The Spanish colonization has greatly influenced the infrastructures. You can still see the original wood carvings even if it has been into several renovations already. Inside the church, you can find several artifacts and mural paintings as well especially the ones at the ceiling. One of these paintings illustrates St Michael, who won the fight against Lucifer the demon.
Photo by: Dr. Abbey Leyson
while I'm photoshooting
the Belfry. Thanks Doc!
The Church's Belfry---
one of the impressive bell
towers I've seen in Cebu
To the left of the church is where the Argao Parish Museum is found. Built in 1999, the museum houses the remains of church’s priceless antiques and showcases religious artifacts as well. This is a picture of the staircase as you enter the main door.
Above the museum is the Church Convent which was built around 1800s. This was the base operations for Spanish missionaries learning Cebuano.
Photo above is the side view of the convent/museum while the photo below is the front view where you can see Spanish-to-early-American period cannons. This is is actually part of the Argao Unity Plaza where you can also see Dr. Jose Rizal's monument and the community well.
Dr. Jose Rizal
community well
Come and visit Argao, they are also well known of their beaches and wonderful resorts.
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