Janiuay Cemetery

Janiuay Cemetery
Inaugurated in 1884, Janiuay cemetery was hailed as the most artistic cemetery in the Philippines. In fact, it was once featured in the National Geographic Magazine.

Janiuay Cemetery
Three grand staircases lead to the cemetery built on high ground and supported by a retaining wall

Janiuay Cemetery
At its center is an octagonal capilla styled in gothic architecture.

Janiuay Cemetery
The lancet shaped doors and windows are a good example of the artistry and craftsmanship employed in the construction of the Janiuay Cemetery

Janiuay Cemetery
The Janiuay Cemetery is located within the poblacion or town center. Approximately. a 5 minute tricycle ride from the plaza. To get to Janiuayclick here.

Read more about the Janiuay Cemetery at the I love Iloilo blog by Joy-Rosal Sumagaysay.

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Marcos C. posted "Janiuay Cemetery" on November 5, 2007 ; 3:00 pm . It has had 2,485 views and 15 comments.
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12 Comments

  1. Posted July 31, 2006 at 12:36 pm |

    The Janiuay Cemetery is truly a must see when visiting Iloilo

  2. Posted October 6, 2006 at 11:50 pm |

    gud pm, i admire your effort! u should work for tourism coz u have so much to offer to iloilo. i thank you for promoting iloilo and for helping me out. btw, the construction of the cemetery was spearheaded by my great, great grandfather, Don Placido Marin.

  3. Posted March 6, 2008 at 9:21 am |

    Been here last year during the dinagyang festival.Visited my grandpa and my uncle from the Locsin clan The grand staircases are so welcoming.The place is just fascinating with all the details.At the farter part of the cemetery, you’ll find the old ones dated centuries back.Two thumbs up!!

  4. Posted March 8, 2008 at 6:57 am |

    nice work marcos. greets from nobleza clan. :)

  5. Posted July 3, 2009 at 3:35 pm |

    MGA GONG GON hindi janiuay kundi frences YZ

  6. Posted July 3, 2009 at 3:39 pm |

    ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh……………………………………………..

  7. Posted July 31, 2009 at 3:59 pm |

    alam mo ba may perpectong tao sa janiuay si…..FRENCES YZ CASTRE

  8. Posted July 31, 2009 at 4:01 pm |

    IBA SIYA SALAHAT…….DAHIL SIYA ANG nagbago ng buhay ko@ YZ

  9. Posted July 31, 2009 at 4:04 pm |

    alam ninyo lahat na siguro ng katangian may roon siya FRENCESYZ CASTRE

  10. Posted July 31, 2009 at 4:49 pm |

    AKO MISMO MAMAMAHAL SAYO frences yz@rap

  11. Posted October 10, 2009 at 8:58 am |

    kahit wala akong ORAS ginawa koto para lamang sayo SANA
    MATUPAD KO ANG PANGARAP KO NA MAGING NAVY OR MARINES MABASA
    MOT BAGO TAYO MAG GRADUATE SA JNCHS alam mo ikaw ang idol ko
    habang ako ay nabubuhay sa MUNDO……………………..

  12. Posted October 10, 2009 at 9:01 am |

    YZ SANA MAGING MABUTI KANG TAO

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