@experienceiloilotours: ✨Welcome to Miagao Church✨ 🚩2nd Itinerary Stop for Your Iloilo Tour! Step into history as we bring you to the Miagao Church, also known as the Sto. Tomas de Villanueva Parish Church. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993, this 18th-century Baroque-style church is famous for its massive facade, intricately carved details, and its unique blend of Spanish and local Filipino architecture. 🏛️⛪ Built in 1787, the church was designed not only as a place of worship but also as a fortress to protect the town from Moro raiders. Its iconic façade features a coconut tree as the central motif, along with St. Christopher carrying the Child Jesus, symbolizing strength and faith. 🌴✨ 📍 Located in Miagao, Iloilo, this landmark is one of the province’s most treasured historical and cultural gems—making it a must-visit stop in your Iloilo tour!