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Founded in 1607 by the Jesuits and later turned over to the Augustinians, it is considered the first church in Iloilo City. The church houses the replica of Santo Niño de Cebú, the patron saint of the Dinagyang Festival.
San Jose Placer Parish Church, is a Roman Catholic church in Iloilo City, Philippines. It is under the jurisdiction of the Archdiocese of Jaro. It was built in 1607 by the Jesuits and is considered the first ever church in the city of Iloilo. The church houses the replica of Santo Niño de Cebú, the patron saint of the Dinagyang Festival, as well as the Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary of Iloilo. It is located in what was once known as Plaza Alfonso XII, now Plaza Libertad, a historic plaza in Iloilo City.
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Plaza Alfonso XII
Also known as Plaza Alfonso XII, this central park in Iloilo City Proper is a National Historical Institute site for its role in the Philippine liberation. Surrounding the plaza are key landmarks, including the City Government Center, San Jose de Placer Church, heritage buildings like the Masonic Temple and Lacson Ancestral House, the Botica Lacson ruins, Iloilo Plaza Hotel (now LandBank), and nearby historic sites such as the Ker & Company Heritage Building and Ynchausti Mansion.
The national museum narrates the evolution of the Philippine economy, highlighting major industries, historical developments, and Iloilo City’s role as the second-most important city in the Philippines during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The national museum highlights the Philippines’ maritime heritage, featuring shipbuilding, trade, port activities, and Iloilo’s role as a major trading hub.
Aduana de Iloílo
Built in 1916, it is a neoclassical structure designed by American architect Ralph Harrington Doane. It stands as the second largest and second oldest American-era customs house in the Philippines, following those in Manila and Cebu.
The city’s historic street, lined with late 19th and early 20th-century neoclassical and art deco buildings. The street has been famous since the Spanish era and once served as the city's main shopping center for more than a century. Eusebio Villanueva Building, a neoclassical building built in 1927, stands as one of the most iconic landmarks along Calle Real. Many other structures are also under heritage conservation.
A riverside leisure spot where visitors can dine, relax, and enjoy scenic cruises along the Iloilo River. Private boat rentals and chartered trips are available, including leisure cruising and selected trips toward the Iloilo Strait and Guimaras.