Billed as of the National Historical Treasures in the Philippines by the National Historical Commission, St. Gregory Church also known as Majayjay Church is reputedly one of the oldest churches in the Philippines built in 1575 using forced labor. Dedicated to St. Gregory the Great as its patron, antique relief statues of saints, which were brought by the Spaniards, are preserved in this church.

The church was first established in 1571 by the Augustinian Missionaries and was made of bamboo. The present stone structure was built in 1616 (which according to stories was done through force labor of the locals) and was finally completed in 1660. Its belfry houses four smaller bells and one big bell which is probably the oldest in the country. The rooftop of the church offers an obstructed by nonetheless, breathtaking view of Mt. Banahaw and Laguna de Bay.

How to get there

Laguna is very accessible where you are in Manila. There are Major bus companies ply the well developed roads to and from Metro Manila and within the CALABARZON on a regular basis. Bus terminals are located at Buendia and Taft Avenue and EDSA in Pasay City.