Famous Landmarks of Bohol
Unique Landmarks of History and Birthmarks of Christianity
Sanduguan Shrine
Bohol has a historical heritage that is as rich and colorful as its natural bounty. In the field of politics, it is in Bool, Tagbilaran, Bohol when the first peace treaty by a Filipino in the person of Datu Sikatuna and a Spanish conquistador in the person of Miguel Lopez de Legazpi was made.
Baclayon Church, Bohol
This historical event was even carved out in bronzed statues that depict the alliance of the two rulers which is now known as the Blood Compact Site. On the other hand, in the field of religion, this province boasts of centuries-old churches of which most were constructed by the Augustinian Recollects. Most of these churches, like the Baclayon Church, are characterized by their Baroque features that became the trend in church building between 15th and 16th centuries.
The existence of such political and religious structures simply implies that the Spanish have contributed in shaping up the socio-political and religious dispositions side by side of the Boholanos for the past centuries. This particular influence is reflected through the co-existence of a municipal hall, a church and a town plaza at near proximity at the heart of each town. This unique setup of oftentimes two conflicting areas—the state and the church—in society strongly shows how politics and religion have become influential movers in the lives of the Boholanos not only in the past but also at present. But what is worth noting in this case is that despite the changes that have taken place in Philippine politics and the tolerance of varying religious groups in the province, the Boholanos highly treasure those political and religious landmarks by preserving their aesthetic qualities through the centuries.
So, the most interactive way to learn about the rich history of the Boholanos is to look into the awe-inspiring structures that speak of significant events that shape up the society of this humble group of people.
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