Virgin of Antipolo, 19th cent. engraving
RBJ Collection

"Tayo na sa Antipolo." Since the 17th century Antipolo was a pilgrimage site. The object of devotion was the ebony image of the Virgin, depicted in this engraving.

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Main altar of Antipolo church, 1930s photograph.
RBJ collection

Nothing remains of the old church of Antipolo, except memories and some old photographs like this one.

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Detail of Morong's Baroque Facade
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Built 1850-53 by Bartalome Palatino from Paete, the facade combines elements of European and Mexican Baroque.

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Entrance to Baras church, built 1682-86
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Simple and solemn, Baras's entrance foreshadows the church's restrained interior

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Stations of the Cross, Tanay,
late 18th century
RBJ Collection

The Tenth Station "Jesus is stripped of his garments" carved by an artisan known as the "Maestro de Tanay."

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Façade of Paete church, repaired 1884
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Santiago or Saint James is the patron of this church built in a town famous for its woodcarvers

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