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A two-lane bridge over the Abra River Gorge marking the boundary between Bantay and Santa to the south. At both ends of the bridge are viewing platforms with panoramic vistas of the area, including the old arch bridge east of the river, which has now lost much of its span following typhoons and flooding.
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A barangay of Vigan known for its concentration of shops and manufacturers, usually old women, weaving the traditional Ilocano Abel textiles.
Where the great conquistador Juan de Salcedo landed when he arrived in Vigan through the Mestizo River. Also the site of the city slaughterhouse, built during the Spanish Era (for which the barangay is named).
The residence of the Quema family, considered by sociologist Fernando Zialcita as most representative of 18th-century Philippine architectural style.
Vigan residence of President Elpidio Quirino, who married a member of the Syquia family. There are memorabilia inside the residence, including a campaign portrait of Quirino.
Ancestral house.
offers a wonderful glimpse into the Philippines' colonial past. The ancestral houses were mostly built by Chinese traders using a mixture of local, Asian and Spanish architectural styles. Movie fans recognize the streets from the movie Born on the Fourth of July. If someone looks closely, there are still evidence left from the shooting, e.g. signs in Spanish but hastily and thinly painted over with white paint.