Thursday 5 July 2012

bacarra bell tower



                                          WELCOME! to BACARRA BELL TOWER!
The town of Bacarra is founded as a mission by the Augustinian friars in 1590. It is the third oldest town of Ilocos Norte in the Philippines. This used to be a huge belltower with two levels more, that if you are in Laoag City the province capital, you could see the bell tower. It was built during the term of Fray Pedro Berger in 1828-1848. The tower was destroyed by several strong earthquakes.





                                                 Bacarra Bell Tower
                             Also known as the bowing acrobat tower of Southeast Asia.
This bell tower is made up of coral blocks and stocco with an original height of 50 meters and a wall that is 5 meters thick. This bell tower was built in 1830. Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines.






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                           The Bacarra Bell Tower view infront of the Municipal Hall








                     Bacarra is known for its leaning bell tower that collapsed in a 1984 earthquake. What remains of the tower can be seen from the national highway. However, because it is at the center of the town which is around 1.5 kms. off the highway, most travellers skip it and continue their journey to the next town.



FOR MORE INFORMATION:
ADDRESS: BRGY. 1 STA. RITA BACARRA ILOCOS NORTE