Lipa Cathedral (Lipa)

Philippines / Southern Tagalog / Lipa
 cathedral, church
Built in the Romanesque tradition with a circular dome, massive walls and balconies, the cathedral is the center of worship in the historic town of Lipa, Batangas. Lipa Cathedral was originally built to honor St. Sebastian. Its first grand concept was completed in 1865 but, after the devastation of WWII, it underwent massive reconstruction. This beautiful church has an architecture in which columns and light play. The domes of the church and the bell tower have intricate moldings and arched stained-glass windows. The body of the church is barred-vaulted and now illuminated by modern chandeliers. The church also features a winding stairway to the choir loft.
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Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lipa_Cathedral
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Coordinates:   13°56'27"N   121°9'48"E
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