PLACES OF INTEREST

Tourism has become a major economic driver of Laoag City, paving the way for new commercial investments and infrastructure development. Laoag City, aside from being the capital of the province and the central hub for trading, it is also the merging point and jump-off location to other tourist destinations in Ilocos Norte. It is where bus stations, jeep and van terminals going to other municipalities of the province are located. Some places of interest include a tour of heritage sites featuring Spanish colonial buildings, baroque churches, La Paz Sand Dunes, white-sand beach resorts of Pagudpud, and Marcos-era mansions.

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CULTURAL PROPERTIES IN LAOAG CITY

This list contains an overview of the government recognized Cultural Properties of the Philippines in Laoag City. The list is based on the official lists provided by the National Commission on Culture and the Arts, National Historical Commission of the Philippines and the National Museum of the Philippines.

This includes:

• St. William Cathedral
• The Sinking Belltower
• Laoag City Hall
• Abolition of the Tobaco Monopoly Monument
• Marcos Hall of Justice
• Ilocos Norte Provincial Capitol
• Museo Ilocos Norte
• Gov. Roque B. Ablan Sr. Shrine

• Rizal Monument

This monument was built in 1922, located at the Ilocos Norte Provincial Capitol Grounds.

• Laoag City Fountain

Aurora park, Brgy. 14 (Poblacion)

• Peralta Building

General Luna St., back of the Ilocos Norte Provincial Capitol

• I. Dithas House

Lagasca Street corner Gen. A. Luna Street

• San Nicolas de Tolentino Chapel

Located inside the Roman Catholic Church Cemetery

• The Gabaldon Building, Laoag Central Elementary School

Constructed in 1929 as part of the implementation of the Gabaldon Act 1801. The Act was sponsored by then Assemblyman Isauro Gabaldon, which explains why the law is more commonly known as the “Gabaldon Law”. Gabaldon Law’s main objective was to promote that education was for all, which explains why the “Gabaldon” type schools can be found all over the country to provide basic education – literacy to all Filipinos.

The school, located in the heart of Laoag City, seems to have existed forever in the minds and hearts of every Laoagueño, not just an institution of learning but a historical and cultural heritage.

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• Anastasia Giron Tupas Marker

A.G. Tupas St., Brgy. 14 (Poblacion) beside the City Hall and the Gilbert Bridge

• To Thee I Give Monument

Aurora park, Brgy. 14 (Poblacion)

• Old Divine Word College High School Building

General Luna St., back of the Ilocos Norte Provincial Capitol

• Balay ni Blas House

Paco Roman corner Gen. A Luna Street

• Site of the First Mass in Ilocos

Ermita Hill, Brgy. 23 San Andres, Laoag City

• Catholic Cemetery Cross

Located inside the Roman Catholic Church Cemetery