#Bantay Bell Tower Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Churches and Cathedrals
Observation Decks
Address:
beside St Augustine Church, Vigan, Luzon, Philippines
Opening times:
Open today at 8:00-17:00Opening Soon
Recommended sightseeing time:
1-2 hour
Phone:
+63 916 452 0623
Oldest Tower in Ilocos! 🇵🇭
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Built in 1591 Bantay Bell Tower has become one of the Iconic landmarks in Ilocos. There is no entrance fee here but I highly encourage you to donate just to support them maintain this historic structure. I also suggest that you go there early in the morning, like before 9 o'clock to avoid a lot of other tourists. Make sure to also climb up to the tower and see a great view of Bantay and Vigan. If you like to explore old and historical structures then this is a must for you to visit in while in Ilocos. Enjoy your visit!
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FilipinaTraveler
The Bantay Bell Watchtower, or Bantay Belfry, is located in a little town called Bantay 10 minutes from Vigan City. Built in 1591, it once served as a watchtower for the Spanish colonists as a defense against the potential risk of invading pirates.
The word 'bantay' means 'guard' in Tagalog; and even though the Bantay Watchtower was turned into a bell tower by the nearby church in 1857, it still was used as a watchtower during the two World Wars due to its strategic location.
The Bantay Tower is also quite popular among the local tourists. This is because a famous Filipino movie 'Ang Panday' was shot around the bell tower.
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TravelerKid
Our vacation last year 2018 at Vigan City Philippines.
We visit the Church and the Bantay Bell Tower and it was amazing view, took some picture,bought and tried their delicious signature especial empanada, coconut juice and taho for my son. after vigan. We’re planning to go back here soon. This place was amazing.
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Merry Claire
bantayan bell tower
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khen cytrix
A bell and it's history 😍
This is Bantay Bell Tower.
One of the MUST SEE when you visit Vigan city in the Ilocos Sur region in Philippines.
Also known as Bantay Belfry, it is located in Bantay district of Vigan along the national highway.
According to history, Bantay Bell Tower used to be belfry of St. Augustine Parish church (one of the oldest chiurch in Ilocos region established in 1590) and it served to be a people's watchtower at the same time, part of the city's defense that helps in alerting it against possible enemies like invading pirates during the Spanish era. This was built in 1591-1592.
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