Bantay Bell Tower in Ilocos Sur

Nearby sights

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Calle is the start. Keep walking to the plazas and museums, then take a tricycle to the artisans and the bell tower.

Walk · about half a day

Heritage loop on foot.

Calle Crisologo → Syquia Mansion → Plaza Burgos → Vigan Cathedral → Plaza Salcedo → Crisologo Museum. Actual time depends on your stops and museum hours.

01Syquia Mansionwalk
02Calle Crisologomain
03Plaza Burgossnack
04Plaza Salcedoplaza + cathedral
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Inside Syquia Mansion
Walk from Calle

Syquia Mansion

Ancestral home of the family of former President Elpidio Quirino, showing furniture, portraits and life in a grand Vigan house.

Confirm admission and opening time at the door.
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Plaza Salcedo in Vigan
Walk · by the cathedral

Plaza Salcedo

A wide plaza at the historic heart of Vigan, good for a rest after walking. The dancing fountain has its own schedule.

Check the official city notice for the actual show time.
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Bantay Bell Tower
Tricycle · Bantay town

Bantay Bell Tower

A brick bell tower on a hill, clearly visible from the heritage district. Access can be affected by conservation or local rules.

Ask your driver if the next stop is allowed before you go.

Another direction

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Crisologo Museum

The Crisologo family museum, full of memorabilia and Ilocos political history.

Walk from Calle
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Pagburnayan

See the traditional making of burnay—Vigan's old earthen jars.

Short tricycle ride
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Baluarte

A large resort outside the center; best with a car or rented tricycle.

Needs transport

Short on time

Pick the feeling you want.

Architecture

Calle + Syquia Mansion + Cathedral

Photos

Calle in the morning + Plaza Salcedo + Bantay Bell Tower

Handicraft

Calle shops + Pagburnayan + a local weaving outlet

Family

Calle + Plaza Burgos snack + an easy kalesa route

Directions