Pila, Laguna is a town in the Philippines that has been designated a National Historical Landmark since 2000 for preserving its historic Spanish colonial architecture, including well-preserved houses from the Spanish period and the old Saint Anthony of Padua Parish Church, the first Antonine church in the country. The traditional Spanish layout of the town around a central plaza and church has also been maintained. Due to an oversight, Pila avoided destruction during World War 2 when other nearby towns were bombed by American forces.
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"Bayang Pinagpala": Pila, Laguna
Pila, Laguna is a town in the Philippines that has been designated a National Historical Landmark since 2000 for preserving its historic Spanish colonial architecture, including well-preserved houses from the Spanish period and the old Saint Anthony of Padua Parish Church, the first Antonine church in the country. The traditional Spanish layout of the town around a central plaza and church has also been maintained. Due to an oversight, Pila avoided destruction during World War 2 when other nearby towns were bombed by American forces.
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Pila, Laguna
“Bayang Pinagpala”
The town of Pila is the site for some well-
preserved houses dating back to the Spanish period as well as the old Saint Anthony of Padua Parish Church, the first Antonine church in the Philippines. Pila, Laguna
Pila, Laguna is a town that has had National
Historical Landmark status since the year 2000, just the fourth town in the country to receive this declaration. The historic layout of the town has been preserved, a traditional Spanish style with central plaza and church, and it’s well worth a visit. Due to some kind of oversight, American bombers didn’t destroy Pila, despite hitting many towns in the area during WWII. Pila, Laguna
In the Spanish style, central Pila
Square is a wide-open plaza and it’s a nice place to relax and hang out. Check out the 18th- century ornamental fountain in the center. And most importantly, gaze upon the incredible palaces that face onto the square, which typifies the Canarian architecture of the time. Sit on a terrace and enjoy a cup of coffee! Welcome to Pila, Laguna, “Bayang Pinagpala”!