Miag-ao Church (Santo Tomas de Villanueva Parish)
Why it ranks
Fortress-like sandstone church with a folk-Baroque facade of coconut, papaya and palm reliefs, one of the four UNESCO-listed Baroque Churches of the Philippines (1993).
Don't miss: Study the carved St Christopher and tropical-plant reliefs on the facade.
Best for: Heritage travellers on a southern Iloilo day trip from Iloilo City.
Good to know: The church is an active parish; visit outside Mass times for the interior. The facade is best photographed in morning light.
Key facts
| Type | church |
|---|---|
| Entry fee | Free |
| Best season | Nov–May |
| How to get there | About 40 km south-west of Iloilo City; jeepney or bus toward San Joaquin, about 1 hour. |
Score breakdown
| Signal | Points | How it was calculated |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews · 45% weight | 9/45 |
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| Credentials · 15% weight | 0/15 |
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| Track record · 15% weight | 0/15 |
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| Transparency · 25% weight | 10/25 |
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| Evidence points | 19/100 | #1 in Churches, Basilica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebu, has 54 points |
| Score | 68 | 60 + 39 × (19 ÷ 54)1.5 · How the category score works |
Licences, accreditation & registrations
No licence or accreditation on record yet.
Address
Miag-ao, Iloilo (approximate map position)
Evidence & sources
- whc.unesco.org/en/list/677/ — UNESCO World Heritage page: Baroque Churches of the Philippines (1993) names Miag-ao with its ornately decorated folk pediment and St Christopher relief
- whc.unesco.org/en/statesparties/ph — UNESCO Philippines state party page listing Baroque Churches of the Philippines (1993)
FAQ
Where is Miag-ao Church (Santo Tomas de Villanueva Parish)?
Miag-ao Church (Santo Tomas de Villanueva Parish) is at Miag-ao, Iloilo.
How much is the entrance fee at Miag-ao Church (Santo Tomas de Villanueva Parish)?
Free. Fees are set locally and change; confirm before you go.
How do I get to Miag-ao Church (Santo Tomas de Villanueva Parish)?
About 40 km south-west of Iloilo City; jeepney or bus toward San Joaquin, about 1 hour.
How is Miag-ao Church (Santo Tomas de Villanueva Parish) ranked?
Miag-ao Church (Santo Tomas de Villanueva Parish) has a category score of 68 (19 evidence points) and ranks #3 for churches in the Philippines on our editorial methodology. Payment never affects rank.
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