Vigan City is one of the most visited places in northern Philippines. It is one of nine Philippine places inscribed in UNESCO’s World Heritage List and also one of the New7Wonders Cities. Here are what you can see in Vigan, the capital of Ilocos Sur Province.
1. Vigan Heritage Village where you can see centuries-old stone houses, a testimony of the city’s glorious past. The most magnificent among them are those found on Calle Crisologo.
2. Vigan Cathedral also known as St. Paul’s Cathedral
3. Plaza Salcedo
4. Syquia Mansion Museum – Former Residence of Elpidio Quirino, the 6th President of the Philippines
5. RG Jar Factory
6. Crisologo Museum – contains the memorabilias of the late Congressman Floro Crisologo
7.Baluarte Resort and Mini Zoo
8. Archbishop’s Palace
9. Vigan Fil-Hispanic Park
10. Mindoro Beach