INTERESTING PLACES IN ALBAY

Albay province is very rich in historical sites, educational places and recreational venues. This is the Home of the famous and most active Mayon Volcano. But aside from Mayon there is the famous Cagsawa Ruins, Lignon Hills and so many others. In its capital city alone, Legazpi City, two days is not enough to visit all the beautiful places here. Read More: http://balance31.blogspot.com/2012/03/legazpi-city-what-to-do-and-where-to-go.html

Japanese Tunnel

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The tunnel seemed to be 3 feet in height in most areas and 4 feet in some, so I had to bend down to my waist (I stand 5’7.5″) in the duration of my tunnel exploration which did not last more than 15 minutes. The caretaker shared that the L-shaped tunnel was originally longer back in WWII when it was said to stretch all the way to the city’s municipal hall. The Japanese soldiers just had to collapse the soil in that stretch to probably evade the American liberators or permanently bury their ammunition. This was because the tunnel was created by the Japanese to store ammunition and a few other stuff during the war. Read More: http://www.turistatrails.com/2013/01/revisiting-world-war-ii-inside-legazpi.html

Joroan Church

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The Our Lady of Salvation Parish Church and Diocesan Shrine is a modest-sized church prominent for the place of the annual pilgrimage to the Heavenly Patroness of Albay, the Nuestra Señora de Salvacion. Also known as the Joroan Church, it is a century-old church located in Brgy. Joroan, in the small town of Tiwi, and is one of the heritage churches in the province.

The name Nuestra Señora de Salvacion, also recognized as the Our Lady of Light, is an exceptional title given to Virgin Mary in her very special role as the Co-Redemptrix of humanity. The Marian devotion to the Nuestra Señora de Salvacion is based on a wooden image of the Blessed Virgin Mary originally from Joroan. Read More:http://leeaboutourdoors.blogspot.com/2013/06/our-lady-of-salvation-church-and.html

Kawa-Kawa Hill

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Ligao is doing well in its aspirations to be a top destination of choice to those seeing alternative travel destination in the Albay Province. True to its commitment, the city government does not cease in its task to enhance the city’s potential as a tourist hub. Kawa Kawa Hill, the hill without a hilltop is the city’s testament to these endeavors. This once unknown hill is now a famous tourist spot showcasing a nature park, a religious destination, and peaceful sanctuary in one. So,When in Albay, make it a must to visit this fast rising tourist hub situated in Tuburan, Ligao, Albay. Read More:https://wanderfulpinoy.wordpress.com/2016/01/27/kawa-kawa-hill-in-ligao-city-albays-next-big-thing/