Aztec Designed Chapel @ Taytay, Palawan
The Chapel at Fort of Santa Isabel in the town of Taytay, northwest of Palawan is one of the most unique Spanish heritage edifices I saw on this island. The Fort was constructed in 1667 based on the visible Royal Seal on the entrance to the Fort. This Chapel could have been constructed around this century too. It's unique design reflects Aztec influences. Its designer-artisans were probably Spanish Friars or soldiers from Mexico. Small as it is, this chapel emits a very strong aura of a bygone era of power and cultural heritage. Taytay town is the first capital of the island of Palawan in 1859 up to 1876. The chapel is located on the upper level of the Fort and is overlooking the vast sea.
All photos by Henry C. Libo-on, TP.
Aztec Designed Chapel @ Taytay, Palawan
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Henry L. is the face behind Touristang Pobre. He had been a travel writer for What's On in the Visayas and Mindanao, based in Cebu in the 90's. As a former columnist of the Negros Daily Bulletin, based in his hometown of Bacolod, in the Philippines, he tackled major issues on environment protection and conservation, travel and community development, among others. You can also visit his other sites: http://www.travelblog.org/Bloggers/Touristang-Pinoy and Earthniversity at http://www.earthniversity.com
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