SubscribeComing soon: San Sebastian Basilica Minore
The steel columns and fan vault of the beautiful Minor Basilica of San Sebastian
San Sebastian is a gem, a unique edifice that is said to be the only all-steel church in Asia. The soaring spires seem to reach out to the heavens as this neo gothic structure is just so impossible to miss. Inside, the fan vaulting is mesmerizing.
For around two weeks last April, I’ve documented this basilica, photographing the myriad and interesting details, the trompe l’oeil, the stunning stained glass and many more. I also got alarmed with the deterioration and rust that is slowly creeping and probably affecting its steel material.
Those two weeks are still not enough. I still have to take images of the deterioration, the details of the exterior as well as the tombstones found inside. Once these are finished, I then need to check the documentation, articles and books published on this structure. Archival images aren’t hard to find though.
Once all these are finished, I can then start posting about this magnificent church. Do stay tuned in the coming months as Simbahan.net brings you one of the Philippine’s magnificent churches. Check out my posts in estancabigas.com where I have some sample images.
Free Delivery!
Stay informed thru my RSS feed. Alternatively, why not subscribe via email? It's so easy and convenient!
Estan Cabigas is a multiawarded blogger and freelance photographer based in Makati City, the Philippines. A true blue Cebuano, he makes stunning images and meaningful photo stories. He has writtten for CNN Go and his photograph was published in the May 2010 issue of the National Geographic Magazine. To know more about him and his photography, visit estancabigas.com.
Estan Cabigas | Create Your Badge
Copyright Notice
NOTE: Photo/s are the work of the author and are copyright. Hi-res images are available upon request. Contact me if you need to use any of these. I am also available for work or commissions. Check out my Photography Portfolio to see more samples of my work.Related posts
4 Comments and/or Trackbacks »
Subscribe via email
Free photo e-book!
Stay informed of new posts by subscribing thru my RSS feed or via email and get this photo e-book for free!
Balaanong Bahandi
Free PDF Download
Simbahan.net on Facebook
Published in National Geographic
My flagellant image is Editor's Choice in the National Geographic Magazine May 2010 issue.
The photo is part of a documentary work that I did during Holy Week of 2009.
Check it out here
Donate
Categories
Recent Comments
- estan on The twin belfries of Talisay church
- cecille sunico on The twin belfries of Talisay church
- cecille sunico on 3 surprises at the twin belfries of Carcar church
- It’s all a blur as I’m shuttling to and fro | langyaw on The traditional lenten Visita Iglesia
- estan on 3 surprises at the twin belfries of Carcar church
Tags
The Author
My name is Estan Cabigas and I am a religious colonial architecture enthusiast.
An inveterate traveler, I have gone around the islands and marveled at the still extant religious heritage structures in the country.
More about the author and this blog.
Estan Cabigas | Create Your Badge
Estan, we share the same passion in this church. Ive always considered this church a favorite. The material used plus the trompe l’oeil sets it apart from the rest. Everytime I have foreign guest in town, I always bring them here and they never fail to give superlative comments. I hope that they always maintain the church because it is truly a gem in our Philippine History. Keep me posted when your pictures are ready.
Just bought the latest Blu Print Magazine! Saw your spread and cover page about San Sebastian! Congrats! Beautiful and impressive as usual! If I didnt know it, I would have thought it was a church in Europe. One of the lasting Eurpopean influence in our country. Congrats again.
Gonli,
I just saw a photo of the magazine! Thanx for the buzzzzzzzzz
Trackbacks
Leave your response!