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Virtual Visita Iglesia 2020: 8 churches to visit

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<p>MANILA -- Thanks to the internet, we get to keep the Visita Iglesia tradition alive amid the travel restrictions caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic.</p><p>Google Maps, for instance, provides a 360-view of destinations such as churches with its Street View feature, allowing you to explore each place as if you are there. </p><p>In a recent statement, Google recommended eight local churches that Filipinos can visit virtually during the Holy Week.</p><p>Check them out below:</p><div><strong>1. SAN AGUSTIN CHURCH, INTRAMUROS</strong></div><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/life/04/09/1-san-agustin-church.jpg"/><figcaption><em>Google Street View</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>Located inside the walled city of Intramuros, San Agustin Church is considered the oldest stone church in the country.</p><p>Visit the church <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/@14.5886384,120.974881,3a,55.4y,147.43h,107.52t/data=!3m8!1e1!3m6!1sAF1QipPKZoL7Pgr006lEIgEAat2OI1MpQ33yNBFa3tc!2e10!3e11!6shttps:%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipPKZoL7Pgr006lEIgEAat2OI1MpQ33yNBFa3tc%3Dw203-h100-k-no-pi-0-ya278.46164-ro0-fo100!7i8704!8i4352">here</a>.</p><div><strong>2. OUR LADY OF THE ABANDONED PARISH, STA. ANA, MANILA</strong></div><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/life/04/09/2-our-lady-abandoned-parish.jpg"/><figcaption><em>Google Street View</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>This 300-year-old church Our Lady of the Abandoned Parish has become an important site in Sta. Ana, Manila. </p><p>Visit the church <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/@14.5815483,121.0136747,3a,90y,136.32h,113.45t/data=!3m8!1e1!3m6!1sAF1QipN2sTKnwj707eHSfDtKV86qkE7NEgyyg6jVhxSV!2e10!3e11!6shttps:%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipN2sTKnwj707eHSfDtKV86qkE7NEgyyg6jVhxSV%3Dw203-h100-k-no-pi-0-ya204.53743-ro-0-fo100!7i7168!8i3584">here</a>.</p><div><strong>3. DARAGA CHURCH, ALBAY</strong></div><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/life/04/09/3-daraga-church.jpg"/><figcaption><em>Google Street View</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>Daraga Church was first established as a temporary settlement for the residents of Cagsawa during the Mayon Volcano eruption in 1814.</p><p>Visit the church <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/@13.1499251,123.7124722,3a,75y,261.8h,120.77t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sAF1QipMMlC_1DwRB3rM6Mhi09ZjYk6Y9lX05mbW_NR7g!2e10!3e12!7i13312!8i6656">here</a>.</p><div><strong>4. MANILA CATHEDRAL</strong></div><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/life/04/09/4-manila-cathedral.jpg"/><figcaption><em>Google Street View</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>The Manila Cathedral has had three historic apostolic visits, including Pope Francis&#x27; first Papal Mass in the country in 2015. </p><p>Visit the church <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/@14.5916559,120.9734781,3a,75y,138.23h,114.08t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sAF1QipOwXT_wkSQ9BVc_YHATuOjlSHT-WW6Jz5owZ0w!2e10!3e12!7i6912!8i3456">here</a>.</p><div><strong>5. ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE PARISH, PAMPANGA</strong></div><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/life/04/09/5-st-james-apostle-parish.jpg"/><figcaption><em>Google Street View</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>Recognized as a National Cultural Treasure, St. James The Apostle has also been dubbed the &quot;Sistine Chapel of the Philippines&quot; because of the intricate art painted on its ceilings. </p><p>Visit the church <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/@14.9755891,120.6427744,3a,75y,190.96h,103.05t/data=!3m8!1e1!3m6!1sAF1QipN7AE-o6LDTD3_JblyP4iU7EImg1VqSdes1mgAH!2e10!3e11!6shttps:%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipN7AE-o6LDTD3_JblyP4iU7EImg1VqSdes1mgAH%3Dw203-h100-k-no-pi-0-ya272.90582-ro0-fo100!7i8000!8i4000">here</a>.</p><div><strong>6. ST. GREGORY THE GREAT PARISH CHURCH, MAJAYJAY</strong></div><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/life/04/09/6-st-gregory.jpg"/><figcaption><em>Google Street View</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>Standing at one of the oldest sites of early Catholicism in Laguna, Saint Gregory The Great Parish is also a National Cultural Treasure. </p><p>Visit the church <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/@14.1461952,121.4714246,3a,75y,157.29h,102.95t/data=!3m8!1e1!3m6!1sAF1QipMsOumMn6x8zhzI76-V3wPYSV-wgFvGcm3okVL1!2e10!3e11!6shttps:%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipMsOumMn6x8zhzI76-V3wPYSV-wgFvGcm3okVL1%3Dw203-h100-k-no-pi-0-ya288.55066-ro0-fo100!7i7168!8i3584">here</a>.</p><div><strong>7. BASILICA MENOR DEL SANTO NINO, CEBU</strong></div><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/life/04/09/7-basilica-menor.jpg"/><figcaption><em>Google Street View</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>Declared a basilica by Pope Paul VI in 1965, this church is considered a symbol of the birth and growth of Christianity in the Philippines. </p><p>Visit the church <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/@10.294281,123.9021378,3a,75y,348.45h,93.26t/data=!3m8!1e1!3m6!1sAF1QipMs4wqnRQy_r_8JrMaMLD4IY4n91fore0Lm85-i!2e10!3e11!6shttps:%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipMs4wqnRQy_r_8JrMaMLD4IY4n91fore0Lm85-i%3Dw203-h100-k-no-pi1.7153527-ya187.52243-ro-39.56503-fo100!7i5376!8i2688">here</a>.</p><div><strong>8. SAN PEDRO CATHEDRAL, DAVAO</strong></div><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/life/04/09/8-san-pedro-cathedral.jpg"/><figcaption><em>Google Street View</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>San Pedro Cathedral is the oldest church in Davao City and is said to have been established by the first Spanish settlers in the province back in 1847. </p><p>Visit the church <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/@7.0646844,125.60942,3a,90y,340.81h,91.12t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sAF1QipNKy5y8mXREXelR1BscQTsEiDmfvNPOEKBoL9NT!2e10!3e12!7i6000!8i3000">here</a>.</p>

<p>Thanks to the Internet, we get to keep the Visita Iglesia tradition alive amid the travel restrictions caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic.</p>

Thanks to the Internet, we get to keep the Visita Iglesia tradition alive amid the travel restrictions caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic.