Santa Monica Parish Church, Mexico
Mexico's parish of Saint Monica, rebuilt in a modern style after the 1880 earthquake left only its old belfry standing.
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Overview
The Augustinian church of Saint Monica was built by Fr. Jose de la Cruz in 1665. An earthquake in 1880 destroyed everything but the belfry, which still stands beside the church rebuilt in a modern style on Jose Abad Santos Avenue in Barangay Parian.
The town and parish were founded on April 24, 1581, and Saint Monica's feast on May 4 is the town fiesta.
Things to know
- Parking
- Car parking PHP 20 for the first four hours, free on Sundays
Location
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