Historic City of Vigan

World Heritage

the Philippines

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Founded in the 16th century, Vigan is the best-preserved example of Spanish colonial town planning in Asia. Its architecture reflects a fusion of cultural elements from other parts of the Philippines, China, and Europe, resulting in a unique culture and townscape with no parallels found anywhere else in East and Southeast Asia.

# Town Planning

# 16th century

# Spanish colonization

# China

# European Culture

# the Philippines