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Saint Ildefonso Church


Tanay in the province of Rizal is a town possessing a vibrant history which has been kept alive by its people all throughout the centuries. Saint Ildefonso Church counts as one of these legacies, a marvel of architecture that has survived the ravages of time.

by Jhaypee Guia on June 26, 2012
Saint Ildefonso Church

Tanay in the province of Rizal is a town possessing a vibrant history which has been kept alive by its people all throughout the centuries.  Saint Ildefonso Church counts as one of these legacies, a marvel of architecture that has survived the ravages of time.  

 

The first stone church of Tanay was built in 1680 at the location of Tanay Park today. The present church was built and constructed in 1773 and was completed in 1783. It is an example of early Renaissance architecture. The church is famous for its beautiful ‘retablos’ (altars) and 14 ‘Via Crucis’ or Stations of the Cross curved in bass relief of wood, and other antiques. It is also famed as one of the very few churches in the country featuring Rococo artwork, a style popular during the 18th century characterized by curves and gold leaf.

The two-century-old Acacia trees in the patio of the church were declared as Landmark for Historical Heritage by Tree Preservation Foundation and the Acacia Walk Corporation.

Accommodations

Here is the list of hotels and resorts in the province:

  • Loreland Farm Resort 

Location: Sitio Loreland, Barangay San Roque, Antipolo City, Antipolo / Rizal, Manila, Philippines

  • Seven Suites Hotel Observatory 

Location: Hollywood Hills Sumulong Highway, Antipolo / Rizal, Manila, Philippines

  • Thunderbird Resorts - Rizal 

Location: Eastridge Avenue, Binangonan, Antipolo / Rizal, Manila, Philippines

  • Villa Jhoana Resort 

Location: Ibanez St., Angono, Rizal, Antipolo / Rizal, Manila, Philippines

How to get there

  • The province of Rizal is 110 kilometers south of Manila. It is accessible by land transportation from Metro Manila and the neighboring provinces of Southern Tagalog and Central Luzon
  • Buses, varied public utility vehicles and the metro rail system with stations at Crossing/EDSA in Mandaluyong City, Robinson’s Galleria in Ortigas Avenue, Quezon City and Farmer’s Market in Cubao, Quezon City ply the routes to Antipolo, Taytay, Cainta, Binangonan, Angono, Tanay and other towns in Rizal
  • Touring around the town or from one city to another city, jeepneys and tricycles are available as a mode of transportation.
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