At the end of Vigan's Quezon Avenue stands the Simbaan a Bassit,actually a cemetery chapel. Rectangular columns support the church façade. Historian Alberto Lacsamana writes that the "uniqueness of the chapel lies in its being the only one in the region having an espadaña hung with bells." A statue of the crucified Christ is found behind the main altar. The chapel's marker bears that the cemetery was blessed by Rev. Vicente Barreiro on Nov. 9,1852 but the chapel's interior now looks modern with all the repairs done through the years.
How to get there:
To get to Vigan City from Manila,you can take a bus for the 7-hour trip; or take a plane to Laoag City and a bus ride from Laoag to Vigan.
Last updated: 2007-03-01 18:46:59.442
