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Santa Maria Church
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Santa Maria's main Roman Catholic church, built during the Spanish era in the Baroque style in 1765. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993 for its unique architecture and its dual purpose as a fortress built on a hilltop to defend the town against pirates and foreign invaders from the South China Sea.
The Minor Basilica and Archdiocesan Shrine of Our Lady of the Assumption, commonly known as Santa Maria Church, is a Roman Catholic Basilica in Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. The church was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site on December 11, 1993, as part of the Baroque Churches of the Philippines, a collection of four Baroque Spanish-era churches. It is currently the Pro-Cathedral of the Archdiocese of Nueva Segovia while the Vigan Cathedral is undergoing repairs.
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The main beach in Santa Maria, featuring cream-colored sands and free access.
A stunning cascade with turquoise waters on the boundary with Abra province.