Treasure of Ilocandia (BACARRA)

BACARRA DOMELESS BELL TOWER 


A destination often missed by travelers bound north is the town of Bacarra. Not everyone knew what this underrated town possesses like the monumental platform that once placed Bacarra on the maps and the recently unveiled attraction that gave more color in the town’s history. Let’s take a detour and get to know a little more about Bacarra  in our Road Trip to Ilocos Norte 4: Bacarra Bell Tower & Museo de Bacarra.

Old Spanish-Baroque churches and bell towers have been among the most visited tourist destinations in the Philippines where majority are Catholics. Undeniably, every proud Catholics in every town take pride in their stunningly beautiful churches and the stories behind it, just like how the Bacarreños are proud of theirs.

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\Bacarra treasures the early 19th century Torre Ti Bacarra , or Bacarra Tower that once towered over all the bell towers in the Philippine islands. With the tower’s original design, a 16 x 16 meter base and at 50 meters high, it once reigned as the highest bell tower in the Philippine islands until it was trembled by 2 earthquakes that brought down the top most level. Though not the highest anymore, curious travelers still drop by town to see what’s left of Bacarra Tower that was declared a National Cultural Treasure. Instead of cleaning up the mess left by devastation, debris were left untouched which gave more character to Bacarra’s pride. Rather, walkways, plants, and trees, were added to beautify the the tower and the church across it.

SOURCE: BIYAHERONGBARAT.COM