“I want to throw open the windows of the Church so that we can see out and the people can see in.” – Pope John XXIII
The Saint Augustine Church, commonly known as the Paoay Church, is a Roman Catholic church in Paoay, Ilocos Norte in the Philippines.
The church has retained its old fashioned stained glass windows.
In 1993, Paoay Church was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is one of the best examples of Baroque architecture.
The Paoay Church through my pen.
The general shape reminds me of the churches of the Spanish colonisation in South America.
Maybe it is the same time!
It looks a fabulous place, hon 🙂 🙂
It is one great place full of history. It is far from where I lived so that is the first time I’ve visited it.
I need to visit this!
Great work with the pen!
Thanks Nes. Oh haven’t you? You should…
What a photogenic old church! I love your line drawing too 🙂
It is beautiful inside and out.
beautiful drawing, T! love this place! so iconic 🙂 🙂
Have you been there, Wi? It is a great architecture…
been okay, T. busy at work but trying to blog regularly… 🙂 🙂
I love the stained glass, but your drawings are beautiful.
Thanks so much Dan. Much appreciate your comment about my drawing!
Those stain glass windows are amazing.. 😉
Thanks a lot Lisa!
A really amazing and wonderful place! I love those stained glass windows. Two especially: That amazingly simple one (your last one) and the free-standing one being used as a sign. Thank you very much!
My pleasure to join this week, Ludwig!