Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Basilica of St. Martin de Tours: Taal, Batangas


The Basilica of St. Martin de Tours is being dubbed as the largest Catholic church in Asia. Its outstanding landmark is that it sits atop of a hill right at the center of the town. Its length is 96 meters and width of 48 meters it is impossible for anyone not to notice this structure. The fiesta of St. Martin de Tours is being celebrated during November 11. 


The two distinctive features of the basilica are the facade (which remind you the St. Peters Basilica in Rome, Italy) and the silver tabernacle (claimed to be only one of its kind in the country). Now take a lot of those shots I have taken during my pilgrimage in Batangas. 


The Altar



Often called the Taal Basilica, this church is among the most visited churches in Batangas province during Lenten Season. It is also popular for those couples who wants to tie the knot.