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| VIGAN CITY - Bantay Bell Tower |
A ten-minute ride away from Vigan is the historic Bantay Bell Tower, which sits on a hill. This towering structure is one of the sights that should be visited by travelers not only because of its historical and cultural significance but also because of its commanding view of Vigan from the highest portion of it that can be climbed. Some may even claim that they can see most of Ilocos Sur from this bell tower. It is called the Bantay Bell Tower because it is located in the Bantay district of Vigan along the national highway. It was said to be the people’s watchtower, part of the city’s defense that helps in alerting it against possible enemies. It was built in 1591.
(source: http://www.vigan.ph/)
Nice pics
ReplyDeletenice. :) wanderlust!!
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