Immaculate Concepcion Cathedral

Why Immaculate Concepcion Cathedral is special ?

The Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Puerto Princesa is located along the Rizal Avenue, Barangay Liwanag. This historical landmark celebrated the first mass in Puerto Princesa in 1872 where a Spanish expedition proclaimed the Immaculate Conception of Mary as the Patroness of Puerto Princesa.

One of the famous tourist destinations in the city, the blue-colored cathedral with its pointed symmetrical arches has a touched of Gothic craftsmanship style in which reminds you of Medieval Europe era. According to the local guides, the cathedral which was a small church or more likely a chapel was built during the time where Spanish invaders colonized the country and founded the highland on March 04, 1872. Moreover, the vicinity is a perfect settlement for the Spaniards for its steep hill and its far-reaching flat terrain.

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What to explore at Immaculate Concepcion Cathedral?

Immaculate Conception Cathedral is just one of the tourist attractions in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. Although there were developments made, the church edifice was preserved. Its design have angular structures, the arches inside and outside the church are pointed.

Aside from the architecture of this cathedral, the Immaculate Conception Church has preserved religious edifice used from a century ago and they now form part of the exhibit inside the church. The statue of the patron saint of Palawan, the Immaculate Conception is also among the things to see here since this is unlike any other statue in the country. Crafted by hand with clothes sewn just for the statue, the Immaculate Conception Church shows the devotion of the people in Palawan to their religion. Many take this opportunity to visit the church believing that this patroness grants the deepest desires of ones heart.

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How to get to Immaculate Concepcion Cathedral?

Getting to this over a century old cathedral is easy since it is accessible by public utility vehicles from anywhere in Puerto Princesa City. Its exact address is along Rizal Avenue in Barangay Liwanag and from the town proper of Puerto Princesa City, it is a mere 10 minutes by tricycle.

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