@joko.delicano: 📍San Lorenzo Ruiz Steps Taal, BATANGAS The San Lorenzo Ruiz Steps (also locally known as Hagdan-Hagdan) in Taal, Batangas, are a historic 125-step stone staircase. • History: Originally built with adobe stones around the Spanish era, the steps were later replaced with granite (batong song-song) in 1850. • Location & Route: They connect the lower barrio of Caysasay—housing the Archdiocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Caysasay and the Miraculous Well of Santa Lucia—up to the Taal town proper (poblacion) near Calle H. del Castillo and the Taal Heritage Town. • Landmark: An arched alcove along the staircase features a statue dedicated to San Lorenzo Ruiz, the first Filipino saint. #batangas ##taal #calabarzon #travel #project82ph