THE BEAUTY OF
Luzon
THE BEAUTY OF
Luzon
- Philippines
Luzon is the largest and most populous island in the Philippines. It is ranked 15th largest in the world by land area. Located in the northern portion of the archipelago, it is the economic and political center of the nation, being home to the country’s capital city, Manila, as well as Quezon City, the country’s most populous city. With a population of 53 million as of 2015, it is the fourth most populous island in the world, containing 52.5% of the country’s total population.
Luzon may also refer to one of the three primary island groups in the country. As such, it includes the Luzon mainland, the Batanes and Babuyan groups of islands to the north, Polillo Islands to the east, and the outlying islands of Catanduanes, Marinduque and Mindoro, among others, to the south.. The islands of Masbate, Palawan and Romblon are also included as well, though these three are sometimes grouped in the Visayas.
Luzon may also refer to one of the three primary island groups in the country. As such, it includes the Luzon mainland, the Batanes and Babuyan groups of islands to the north, Polillo Islands to the east, and the outlying islands of Catanduanes, Marinduque and Mindoro, among others, to the south.. The islands of Masbate, Palawan and Romblon are also included as well, though these three are sometimes grouped in the Visayas.
Padre Pio Shrine
The chapel’s façade was inspired by the structure of the Church of Our Lady of Grace in San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy. Its design represents the desire to bring St. Pio closer to the hearts, minds and souls of his spiritual children, by providing them w…
Fantasy World
Known as the supposed Disney World and the biggest, grandest, and the best theme park of the Philippines, Fantasy World sits alone and quiet at Lemery, Batangas Province.
Morong Church
Located at Morong of the Rizal Province, Philippines and one of the baroque churches in the country, the Morong Church is said to be one of the most photographed churches along the province.
Nagbalayong Beach
Located at Morong, Bataan Province, Philippines and known for its Pawikan Conservation Centre and a fishing community, the Nagbalayong Beach is a wide seven kilometre nesting
Enchanted Kingdom
“Everyday, everyday, everyday the magic is here; everyday we celebrate the magic we feel; everywhere you see the smiles of fantasy reel… at ENCHANTED KINGDOM!”
Subic Bay
Known for being visited often by the American Navy for military exercises as well its collections of shipwrecks from the past, Subic Bay is a bay situated on the west coast of the
San Agustin Museum
Known for its collection of 26 huge oil paintings of saints and notable burials of famous people in its crypt such as the renowned Filipino painter Juan Luna, the San Agustin Museum is
Manila Abbey San Beda
A Benedictine men’s monastery located on the streets of Mendiola, Philippines, the Manila Abbey San Beda or formally known as Abbey of Our Lady of Montserrat, is both an abbey and a school.
Manila American Cemetery
Known for having the largest number of graves of any cemetery for American soldiers and U.S personnel killed during the World War II, the
Pinto Art Museum
A contemporary museum and an exhibition gallery showcasing the paintings and sculptures of local artists. The Pinto Museum is an art paradise with well-manicured gardens and art installations which is a perfect backdrop for
Calumpit Church
Recognised as the oldest church in Bulacan Province of the Philippines, and the first site of the evangelisation by the Augustinian Order in Northern Luzon, the St. John the Baptist Church
Pundaquit
A fishing village with its locals being multilingual (Ilocano, Zambal, Tagalog) and located at Zambales Province, Philippines, the Pundakit or the Municipality of Pundaquit of San Antonio is a town increasingly known for its beautiful beaches, majestic mountains and scenic coves.
San Ildefonso
Once called “Bulak” due to its abundant kapok trees—a tropical tree producing a pod that contains Java cotton as its ‘fruit’, and got its women inhabitants become “comfort women” for the Imperial Japanese Army during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines in the year 1942, the San Ildefonso …
Jones Bridge
Named after the United States legislator William Atkinson Jones and built to replace Puente de Espana or the bridge of spain, the William A. Jones Memorial Bridge or better known as the Jones Bridge, is an arched girder bridge that crosses the Pasig River in the City of Manila, Philippines.
Taal Lake
Taal Lake, formerly known as Bombón Lake, is a freshwater lake in the province of Batangas, on the island of Luzon in the Philippines. The lake fills Taal Caldera, a large volcanic caldera formed by very large eruptions between 500,000 and 100,000 years ago. …
San Agustin Church
Known as the oldest church in the Philippines and one of the four baroque Philippine churches classified by UNESCO, the San Agustin Church holds its ground toughly despite its age in the
Christ the King Seminary
Christ the King Seminary, also known as the Divine Word Mission Seminary is a Roman Catholic seminary in Quezon City, Philippines run by the Divine Word Missionaries, more popularly known as the Society of the Divine Word (SVD). This academic …
Siain
The smallest municipality in the province of Quezon, Plaridel or Siain has an area of 33 square kilometers comprising nine barangays – four of which are poblaciones – and its population is around 11,000. It lies between the towns of Atimonan and Gumaca,…
Panagbenga Festival
A festival created to appreciate all the Baguio City’s beautiful floras and a symbol of strength and recovery from the devastation of the 1990 Luzon earthquake, the Panagbenga (formerly called Baguio Flower Festival) is a month-long
Manila Zoo
Home of the popular asian elephant named “Mali” and other 90 species, the Manila Zoo is a both a landmark to the city of Manila and place where indigenous plants and hundreds of animals thrive. Animals in the zoo such as Hippopotamuses, Bengal…
Binondo Church
The basilica is well known for two important things: San Lorenzo Ruiz, the first Filipino saint for being one of its clerk-sacristan; and the church where Andres Bonifacio, the Father of the Philippine Revolution and his first wife Gregoria De Jesus, were married. The Binondo Church has experienced a lot from history.
Pamatawan River
The Old Pamatawan River is a shallow stream located in the province of Zambales and the Central Luzon region, in the northwestern part of the Philippines, 100 km west of the City of Manila. The shores around it are densely populated with tall grasses and a small number of trees, the end of the river connects to the rest of the sea.
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