The Vigan Heritage Village is the only colonial town in the Philippines and for which Vigan is known. The gateway to Heritage Village is Calle Crisologo. From there one can see the colonial past of Vigan through the Spanish houses and buildings that lined up the whole stretch of Crisologo up to Plaza Burgos. Plaza Salcedo, ViganCathedral, and Plaza Burgos is just beside each other.It is considered the best-preserved example of a planned Spanish colonial town in Asia. In November 1999, it was placed on the World Heritage List commemorating its cultural significance.
The village was established in the 16th century, when trade and community activity started to flourish along the Mestizo River, lasting up to the 19th century. The name "Vigan" was derived from a giant taro plant "biga" that grew abundantly along the riverbanks. Most of the materials -- such as adobe, pebbles, bricks and posts -- were brought from Europe through the Manila-Acapulco Galleon Trade. The construction work was done by Chinese laborers. Thus, the village's architecture reflects a unique fusion of Spanish European and Chinese culture.
Below are some of the pictures taken on this historical site.
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| Vigan Heritage Village |
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| Calesa Ride |
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| Calle Crisologo |
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