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Baroque Churches of the Philippines
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Baroque Churches of the Philippines

菲律宾的巴洛克教堂

The official record, selection criteria and sourced cultural context.

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World Heritage record

These four churches, the first of which was built by the Spanish in the late 16th century, are located in Manila, Santa Maria, Paoay and Miag-ao. Their unique architectural style is a reinterpretation of European Baroque by Chinese and Philippine craftsmen.

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Selection criteria

This property was inscribed under the following World Heritage Convention criteria.

(ii)An important interchange of human values in architecture, technology, arts, town planning or landscape design.
(iv)An outstanding example of a building, ensemble or landscape illustrating a significant stage in human history.
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