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Constructed in the 1800s, it became the see (central church) of the new Diocese of Calbayog in 1910. Considered to be the biggest church in Samar, the St. Peter and Paul Cathedral was rebuilt and renovated through the years and evolved to a blending of many architectural eras. The structure reveals some are new and some are old. The old dome, the spire and the thick walls are what is left from the original Spanish-built old church. In general, the Spanish influence in the architecture is but revealing. The church is built with stones were from a limestone scree formation near Malajog. Outside the cathedral, there is a controversial landscape painting depicting Jesus and Mary Magdalene.
Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral, also known as the Our Lady's Nativity Parish and commonly known as Calbayog Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic cathedral located in the city of Calbayog, Samar province, Philippines. It is the seat of the Diocese of Calbayog, a suffragan of the Palo Archdiocese. Being the first cathedral designated in Eastern Visayas in 1913, it is considered as the mother church of the region.
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Julio Cardinal Santos Plaza
A plaza with an image of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and a fountain.
The large central plaza named after the revolutionary Benedicto Nijaga. The park also has an artificial replica of Bangon-Bugtong Falls.
"Mapaso" literally means hot in Waray. Fresh crustaceans (pokot) abound. They are naturally pinkish resembling scalded shrimps due to the high temperature.
Lungsdo Cave
Its large entrance leads to a natural tunnel with an uneven ceiling, some portions of which touching your head making for an eerie trip through the dark, cool interior.