Tumauini is certainly one of the reasons why I want to visit the province of Isabela. This town is made famous by its century-old church which the town and its people has successfully preserved up to this day.
After visiting the capital, Ilagan City, I continued my Isabela town hopping to Tumauini, the only town during that tour that I actually had a specific expectation of. One just have to take a PUV - the main mean of transportation in the province I suppose, to get to Tumauini from Ilagan shelling not more than 25 pesos for fare.
St. Matthias Church. Tumauini. Isabela. |
Seeing the huge church personally for the first time was a satisfying experience as I felt that I was somehow transported back to time. Tumauini has all the mark of the olden time starting from the materials used in building it, its design and architecture, and the beautiful and humongous bell tower beside it.
This church has seen many parts of history as what is stated in the marker in front of the church, written in both English and Filipino:
Tumauini Church Marker. Isabela. |
It is interesting to note that at one part of history, Tumauini was made the capital of the whole province of Isabela! That maybe a short lived one though.
The church is characterized by its red brick walls with many intricate carvings making it more beautiful. Even the large buttresses of the church as well as the interior walls and altar are made of the same materials.
Tumauini Church Buttresses. Isabela. |
Tumauini Church Interior, Priest's view. Isabela. |
Statue of St. Matthias outside Tumauini Church. Isabela. |
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Tumauini Municipal Hall. Isabela. |
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This is part of my Isabela-Cagayan tour last August 20-21, 2012. For more on Isabela, you may also visit:
Ganda ng mga kuha ng San Josenyong Gala,,the writer of this post is truly a filipino hearted,di katulad ng ibang bloggers dyan,mga ugaling ispanyol,ugaling plastik at mayayabang na nagpapanggap Pilipino..
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Maraming salamat po sa inyong pagbisita at pagpuri G. Pems. Atin pang libutin ang Pinas! ;)
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