Thursday, March 18, 2010

Philippines - Baguio Cathedral


Our Lady of Atonement Cathedral, better known as Baguio Cathedral, is the biggest Catholic church in Baguio City. It stands magnificently on top of Mount Mary Hill. It is distinct for its rose colored exterior. The construction of the Cathedral was started in 1920 and was completed in 1932.

One of the two first postcards from the Philippines, sent by icelance.

This is from Wikipedia : Our Lady of Atonement Cathedral, better known as Baguio Cathedral, is a Catholic cathedral located at Cathedral Loop, adjacent to Session Road in Baguio City in the Philippines. It is distinct for its rose-colored exterior and is one of the most photographed buildings in Baguio City.[1] It served as an evacuation center during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines during World War II.

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