Heritage sites, Archaeological discoveries, History of Archaeology

Historic Town of Vigan

Location

Ilocos Sur

Country

Philippines

Year of Research

1999

Culture

Founded in the 16th century.It is the well-protected example of a planned Spanish colonial town in Asia.
It shows a unique combination of Asian building design and construction with European colonial architecture and planning.
It is the best example of a European trading town in East and South-East Asia.