Vigan, Philippines
Registration Year
1999
Registered Sector
Historic Town of Vigan
Historical Reference
- Vigan, established in the 16th century, is the best-preserved example of a planned Spanish colonial town in Asia. Its architecture reflects the coming together of cultural elements from elsewhere in the Philippines and from China with those of Europe to create a unique culture and townscape without parallel anywhere in East and Southeast Asia.
Registration Criteria
C (ii) (iv)
Contact
| Ms. Eva Marie Singson Medina City Mayor | City Government of Vigan Vigan City Hall Hilltop, Tamag Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines 2700 | Tel: +6377 722.8772 Fax: +6377 722.3838 Email: admin@vigancity.gov.ph |