Naga Metropolitan Cathedral Revisited 2019 - Camarines Sur
Located at Elias Angeles Street, Naga City in the province of Camarines Sur, Naga Metropolitan Cathedral is one of the historical Catholic churches found in what is dubbed as the Pilgrimage City of Naga. Naga Metropolitan Cathedral Naga Metropolitan Cathedral History Constructed in 1575 and finished four years later, Naga Metropolitan Cathedral , also called the Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John served as a sanctuary and pilgrimage destination for generations of pilgrims. Porta Mariae Naga Metropolitan Cathedral as seen from Porta Mariae Naga Metropolitan Cathedral facade Still looks Holy despite being black Naga Metropolitan Cathedral sustained heavy damage in 1856 due to a strong typhoon and also from the earthquake of 1887. It was quickly repaired by the locals. Despite this time and Mother Nature still took its toll on the church particularly its facade. Finally, in 1987, the cathedral underwent restoration works meant to bring back its g...