Janiuay Cemetery

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“); } ?>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.

The lancet shaped doors and windows are a good example of the artistry and craftsmanship employed in the construction of the 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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Explore Iloilo posted this article on November 5, 2007; 3:00 pm. This article has had 1,471 views and 7 comments.
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Tags: capilla, cemetery, gothic, Heritage, Janiuay, limestone, mortuary chapel, philippines, tourist site

7 Responses to “Janiuay Cemetery”

jonon 09 Mar 2008 at 7:51 am 1

wats d oldest cemetry in iloilo?
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lutzon 08 Mar 2008 at 6:57 am 2

nice work marcos. greets from nobleza clan. :)
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ivy ignacioon 06 Mar 2008 at 9:21 am 3

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!!
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Iloilo’s Cemeteries for heritage tourism? « Explore Iloiloon 03 Mar 2007 at 1:45 pm 4

[…] JANIUAY […]
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bombetteon 06 Oct 2006 at 11:50 pm 5

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.
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Explore Iloilo » Tourist Sites in Janiuayon 24 Aug 2006 at 10:23 am 6

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adminon 31 Jul 2006 at 12:36 pm 7

The Janiuay Cemetery is truly a must see when visiting Iloilo
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