The Minor Basilica and Archdiocesan Shrine of Our Lady of the Assumption, commonly known as Santa Maria Church and Santa Maria Pro-cathedral, is a Roman Catholic basilica in Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. The church was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site on December 11, 1993, as part of the Baroque Churches of the …
The Minor Basilica and Archdiocesan Shrine of Our Lady of the Assumption, commonly known as Santa Maria Church and Santa Maria Pro-cathedral, is a Roman Catholic basilica in Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. The church was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site on December 11, 1993, as part of the Baroque Churches of the Philippines, a collection of four Baroque Spanish-era churches. It is currently the pro-cathedral of the Archdiocese of Nueva Segovia while the Vigan Cathedral is undergoing repairs.
Location: Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur
Country: Philippines
Denomination: Roman Catholic
Functional status: Active
Heritage designation: National Historical Landmark; World Heritage Site; National Cultural Treasure
Designated: January 14, 1974; December 11, 1993; 2015
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