San Ildefonso De Toledo Church

Tanay, Rizal

The San Ildefonso Church of Tanay, my little corner of paradise was declared one of the National Cultural Treasures of the Philippines by the National Commission for Culture and The Arts in the Colonial Churches category. The church was built between 1773 and 1783 and is the second oldest church in the province of Rizal. These photos were taken for the purpose of showing how landscapes can be composed from the bell tower of the church in the short time available to me. When time permits, I will take photos to show the interior of the church. As you can see, the church is virtually untouched by a mason's hand for a layer of plaster cement which has spoiled so many beautiful churches of

the country.http://www.flickr.com/photos/sunshinebunny/4328414887/

Saint Magdalene Church

Pililla, Rizal

The St. Mary Magdalene Parish of Pililla, Rizal is classified as a Historical Structure by the National Historical Institute of the Philippines and bears the Seal of the Republic of the Philippines in its Cast Iron Marker presently installed on the Church Facade.

The first missionaries arrived in this locality in 1572. The first church made of Bamboo and Cogon Grass were built by Franciscan Priests in 1583 with its patroness as St. Mary Magdalene. In 1599, it became a church made of wood and "Pawid" (a variety of local leaves). The church burned in 1632 and later a stone church was built from 1670 to 1673. The Altar and the convent was made in 1848 and later on renovated by its Parish Priest in 1962-1978.http://en.wikipilipinas.org/index.php?title=St._Mary_Magdalene_Parish_of_Pililla%2C_Rizal

Quisao Church

Pililla, Rizal

Saint Joseph Church

Baras, Rizal

Saint Jerome Church

Morong, Rizal