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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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"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”!

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