Another great postcard came from a specific RR and it's my first from Philippines. The Paoay Church (1694 - 1710) is an example of an earthquake baroque architecture. It got huge wall reinforcements (14 buttresses) on the sides and back of the building as a response to earthquake threats in the area. The materials used for the walls were a mixture of coral stone and bricks. Large coral stones were used at the lower level of the walls, while bricks, smaller and more manageable to transport, were used at the upper levels. Inside, the church looks empty, austere and stark, with few old images of saints and a simple wooden cross at the altar. Unfortunately, the original ceiling is no longer in existence today. The church is complemented with a bell tower located at its right-hand side and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993 under the collective group of Baroque Churches of the Philippines.
The stamps are nice, even if they look simple.
The 1 peso stamp (2013) features a Pinecone Fish (Monocentrus japonicus), also called the Pineapple Fish.
The 10 pesos stamp (2014) evokes the Birth Centenary of Apolinario Mabini, a Filipino revolutionary leader, educator, lawyer and statesman. Artwork by Kenneth V. Cantimbuhan.
The stamps are nice, even if they look simple.
The 1 peso stamp (2013) features a Pinecone Fish (Monocentrus japonicus), also called the Pineapple Fish.
The 10 pesos stamp (2014) evokes the Birth Centenary of Apolinario Mabini, a Filipino revolutionary leader, educator, lawyer and statesman. Artwork by Kenneth V. Cantimbuhan.
Thank You, Jessica !
Country: Philippines
Description: St. Augustine Baroque Church (Paoay) - UNESCO 677
Publisher: Sterling Paper
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