10 Things to Do in Vigan, Vigan, Philippines
Vigan is an ancient town in the Illocos Sur province of the Philippines. It聽is officially recognised as one of the new 7 wonders city and聽is one of the few聽Hispanic聽towns left in the Philippines where its structures are聽intact. Vigan is well known for its cobblestone streets.
Also known as the 鈥淰igan Heritage Village鈥�, Calle Crisologo has led聽Vigan鈥檚 inscription in the list of UNESCO鈥檚 World Heritage Sites. The 500 meters cobbled stoned street is lined with Spanish Era ancestral houses.聽and聽has five short blocks crossing through the street.
Move back to the Spanish era and explore the heritage city on the horse driven carriage, locally known as Kalesa. A Kalesa could be hired on an hourly basis from Calle Crisologo street or near the Plaza Salcedo. There could be no better way to explore Vigan than riding on a Kalesa.
The dancing fountain in聽Plaza Salcedo is a must visit to witness the聽amazing fusion of water and light, dancing in the middle of the street. The one hour show starts every evening at 7. Try to get there a bit earlier to find a place as it usually gets crowded. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
Also known as the 鈥淰igan Heritage Village鈥�, Calle Crisologo has led聽Vigan鈥檚 inscription in the list of UNESCO鈥檚 World Heritage Sites. The 500 meters cobbled stoned street is lined with Spanish Era ancestral houses.聽and聽has five short blocks crossing through the street.
Move back to the Spanish era and explore the heritage city on the horse driven carriage, locally known as Kalesa. A Kalesa could be hired on an hourly basis from Calle Crisologo street or near the Plaza Salcedo. There could be no better way to explore Vigan than riding on a Kalesa.
The dancing fountain in聽Plaza Salcedo is a must visit to witness the聽amazing fusion of water and light, dancing in the middle of the street. The one hour show starts every evening at 7. Try to get there a bit earlier to find a place as it usually gets crowded. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: 10 Things to Do in Vigan
Guide Location: Philippines » Vigan
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Sreeram Hariharan
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Guide Location: Philippines » Vigan
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Sreeram Hariharan
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Calle Crisologo
- Plaza Salcedo
- Hidden Garden
- Pagburnayan Pottery
- The Baluarte Zoo
- The Bantay Bell Tower
- Mindoro Beach
- Vigan Public Market
- Irene鈥檚 Empanada
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