Bicol has some of the most fascinating churches in the Philippines and I was so lucky to experience and see some of then during this Albay - Camarines Sur - Camarines Norte road trip. Some of them have the best facade but plain interiors while some have simple facade but amazing interiors. But the Holy Cross Church of Nabua has both, from the amazing red-bricked exterior to its wooden and polished exteriors, a perfect church to cap-off this tour.It was almost past seven when we reached Nabua and while it is true that night time presents a wonderful opportunity for night shots, but I do not have my tripod that time so a decent long-expo shot was definitely out of the question :). So other than a few blurry facade shot, let me just share to you some shots of the interiors. For a daytime view of the church, please check out this blog.
The first Nabua Church in Nabua, Camarines Sur was built in 1578 and was burned in 1610. The second church was constructed in 1611 and was destroyed by typhoon. The third church was erected between 1630 and 1656. The present church which was completed in 1700 was unroofed by a typhoon in 1875 but repaired in 1878. The belfry was damaged by an earthquake in 1850 but repaired between 1890 and 1894. (source: wikipilipinas.org).
How to go there? By plane: From Manila, Cebu Pacific and Air Philippines/PAL Express flies to Pili Airport. Alternatively, you may fly to Legaspi City airport in Albay. Both flights take about an hour. Vans and jeepneys are available from the airport to Nabua.
By bus: You can go to Cubao Terminal or Pasay Bus Terminal where buses going to Naga can be found. Buses operate daily going to Bicol. Some of the buses in Cubao Terminal are Gold Line Tours,Isarog Lines, RSL, Raymond, Peñafrancia Tours, etc. In Pasay are the Amihan Bus and Philtranco.
you are right, this church has a good facade, and a great interior.
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Beautiful statue. Bicol sounds like a lovely town.
ReplyDeleteNice church with wooden ceiling! Love it : )
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful church. The night scene of the church is amazing.
ReplyDeleteThe first time I learned about Nabua. The altar is beautiful. You're lucky to be visiting several churches.
ReplyDeleteHi Norman! Fabulous shots!! Wonderful church with a stunning altar...
ReplyDeleteBlogtrotter Two managed to get inside a cave and take pictures there; enjoy the mites and tites and have a great week!
the interiors is so lavishly decorated.
ReplyDeletewhat I like about you is that you go to places where no blogger has ever been before or that no other blogger has even bothered to make an article about. I think you are profiling the whole Philippines. Idol kita esp sa church photography. hehe
ReplyDeletewhat I like about you is that you go to places where no blogger has ever been before or that no other blogger has even bothered to make an article about. I think you are profiling the whole Philippines. Idol kita esp sa church photography. hehe
ReplyDeleteamong the churches that youve visited in bicol, i like this the most. im a fan of brick churches.
ReplyDeleteoh my goodness... so different!!! this reminds me that i used to check out the churches in europe when i first backpack there in 2007...but after couples of weeks... i was bored with cathedral, catholic, methodist, etc churches lol
ReplyDeletegreat pics attorney! Beautiful interiors, the altar looks like a mini church inside.
ReplyDeletebeautiful interiors indeed. Nice shots.
ReplyDeletereally nice!
ReplyDeletehappy sunday, lawstude!
Parang umiilaw ang effect nung cross sa second pic... hehehehhehee... nice shots as always...
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen a red-bricked church yet. I hope to visit the Holy Cross Church of Nabua some day.
ReplyDeleteThis is one beautiful church interiors. Although I must say that the front shot looks shaky. Peace.
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