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Laoag City Sinking Belltower (Laoag City)

Philippines / Ilocos / Laoag / Laoag City / A. Bonifacio Street
 tower, interesting place

The sinking bell tower is one of Laoag City’s most famous landmarks in fact one of the top Ilocos Norte tourist attractions. The structure is claimed to be the most solid and tallest bell tower in the Philippines. This massive 45-meter (150 foot) bell tower was also built by the Augustinians in 1612.
Located almost a hundred meters away from the St. William's Cathedral, the tower has sunk to the ground and leans slightly to the north.

Infolink: www.pagudpud-ilocos.com/laoag-sinking-bell-tower.html
www.vistapinas.com/article/sinking-bell-tower-of-laoag
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Coordinates:   18°11'41"N   120°35'36"E
This article was last modified 14 years ago