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15 Jun 2013 | No Comment
Zamboanguita’s San Isidro Labrador Church

Zamboanguita’s quaint old church is imposing yet simple without the grandness of other churches nor the flamboyance of decors.

Camposanto, Negros Occidental, Regions, Saravia, Visayas »

28 Dec 2010 | No Comment
Old cemetery perimeter fence of Saravia

Saravia’s old cemetery is still intact with its chapel and portions of the perimeter fence, all made from bricks. Entrance to the area is through a simple arch with a still original but already bent metal gate.

Camposanto, Chapel, Negros Occidental, Regions, Saravia, Visayas »

24 Dec 2010 | 3 Comments
Saravia’s old cemetery chapel

Compared with the elaborate cemetery chapels of Iloilo like in Cabatuan, Saravia’s cemetery chapel is a simple brick construction found at the back end of the cemetery square. It consists of a simple arched entrance and two side windows all with metal grills. Decorative elements are limited to the simple columns that tend to fade into the background.

Camposanto, Chapel, Negros Occidental, Regions, Saravia, Visayas »

20 Dec 2010 | 6 Comments
The old cemetery of Saravia, Negros Occidental

A beautiful structure just along the highway of Saravia (now E. B. Magalona), Negros Occidental. Built by the Augustinian Recollects, this was made with mortar and bricks and is still complete with its chapel, niches, arch and perimeter fence with beautiful iron grills.