HomeIloiloIloilo ProvinceWest Central IloiloJaniuayJaniuay CemeteryInaugurated 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. Three grand staircases lead to the cemetery built on high ground and supported by a retaining wall 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. Read more about the Janiuay Cemetery at the I love Iloilo blog by Joy-Rosal Sumagaysay.Don’t leave yet. There’s more!Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment *Name * Email * Website ΔThis site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.Comments ralp v lara saysOctober 9, 2011 at 6:34 pmIf you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put foundations under them.Reply ralp v lara saysOctober 9, 2011 at 6:29 pmI was sent here by God to watch over you but I fell and broke my wings. You helped me up and now I’m your angel with broken wings, unable to leave your side for I have fallen for you.Reply ralp v lara saysOctober 9, 2011 at 6:27 pmI’m holding on to the thought that you’re not mine. I’m going to look you in the eye, smile and say, “You’re not mine.” Then I’ll walk away, turn around at the last moment and say, “But I wish you were.” gravy ah nami gd janiuay cemeteryReply ralp v lara saysOctober 9, 2011 at 6:20 pmThere’s a love that only you can give, a smile that only your lips can show, a twinkle that can only be seen in your eyes and my life that only you can completeReply manly b bayona saysOctober 9, 2011 at 6:14 pmsana ..po hindi nyo na ipag post d2 pangalan nya wala syang ginagawa sa inyong masama gs2lang nya maging tanyag na cyclista at arnisadorReply manly b bayona saysOctober 9, 2011 at 6:12 pmgravy naman kayo manira ng pangalan ni ralph mabait yan na bata estuyante ko sa arnis..at mauthai…sana wag nakayung mag post ng bawal d2..Reply Jethro The Singer saysAugust 10, 2011 at 7:27 pmBy the Way iM From St Julian Academy So Greetings!!!!Reply Jethro The Singer saysAugust 10, 2011 at 7:22 pmI like The view The Grand stair CASE iTS sO amazing By the Way Im From Janiuay!!! So You Must Come In that Place!Reply raprap saysOctober 10, 2009 at 9:01 amYZ SANA MAGING MABUTI KANG TAOReply raprap saysOctober 10, 2009 at 8:58 amkahit 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……………………..Reply RALP [email protected] saysJuly 31, 2009 at 4:49 pmAKO MISMO MAMAMAHAL SAYO frences [email protected]Reply RALP [email protected] saysJuly 31, 2009 at 4:04 pmalam ninyo lahat na siguro ng katangian may roon siya FRENCESYZ CASTREReply RALP [email protected] saysJuly 31, 2009 at 4:01 pmIBA SIYA SALAHAT…….DAHIL SIYA ANG nagbago ng buhay ko@ YZReply RALP [email protected] saysJuly 31, 2009 at 3:59 pmalam mo ba may perpectong tao sa janiuay si…..FRENCES YZ CASTREReply fruj567ol8p7[tmntyvbfxcvch saysJuly 3, 2009 at 3:39 pmahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh……………………………………………..Reply ralp lara saysJuly 3, 2009 at 3:35 pmMGA GONG GON hindi janiuay kundi frences YZReply lutz saysMarch 8, 2008 at 6:57 amnice work marcos. greets from nobleza clan. :)Reply ivy ignacio saysMarch 6, 2008 at 9:21 amBeen 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!!Reply bombette saysOctober 6, 2006 at 11:50 pmgud 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.Reply admin saysJuly 31, 2006 at 12:36 pmThe Janiuay Cemetery is truly a must see when visiting IloiloReply dale alexes quidato saysFebruary 14, 2011 at 12:35 pmshitters katu?Reply
ralp v lara saysOctober 9, 2011 at 6:34 pmIf you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put foundations under them.Reply
ralp v lara saysOctober 9, 2011 at 6:29 pmI was sent here by God to watch over you but I fell and broke my wings. You helped me up and now I’m your angel with broken wings, unable to leave your side for I have fallen for you.Reply
ralp v lara saysOctober 9, 2011 at 6:27 pmI’m holding on to the thought that you’re not mine. I’m going to look you in the eye, smile and say, “You’re not mine.” Then I’ll walk away, turn around at the last moment and say, “But I wish you were.” gravy ah nami gd janiuay cemeteryReply
ralp v lara saysOctober 9, 2011 at 6:20 pmThere’s a love that only you can give, a smile that only your lips can show, a twinkle that can only be seen in your eyes and my life that only you can completeReply
manly b bayona saysOctober 9, 2011 at 6:14 pmsana ..po hindi nyo na ipag post d2 pangalan nya wala syang ginagawa sa inyong masama gs2lang nya maging tanyag na cyclista at arnisadorReply
manly b bayona saysOctober 9, 2011 at 6:12 pmgravy naman kayo manira ng pangalan ni ralph mabait yan na bata estuyante ko sa arnis..at mauthai…sana wag nakayung mag post ng bawal d2..Reply
Jethro The Singer saysAugust 10, 2011 at 7:27 pmBy the Way iM From St Julian Academy So Greetings!!!!Reply
Jethro The Singer saysAugust 10, 2011 at 7:22 pmI like The view The Grand stair CASE iTS sO amazing By the Way Im From Janiuay!!! So You Must Come In that Place!Reply
raprap saysOctober 10, 2009 at 8:58 amkahit 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……………………..Reply
RALP [email protected] saysJuly 31, 2009 at 4:49 pmAKO MISMO MAMAMAHAL SAYO frences [email protected]Reply
RALP [email protected] saysJuly 31, 2009 at 4:04 pmalam ninyo lahat na siguro ng katangian may roon siya FRENCESYZ CASTREReply
RALP [email protected] saysJuly 31, 2009 at 4:01 pmIBA SIYA SALAHAT…….DAHIL SIYA ANG nagbago ng buhay ko@ YZReply
RALP [email protected] saysJuly 31, 2009 at 3:59 pmalam mo ba may perpectong tao sa janiuay si…..FRENCES YZ CASTREReply
fruj567ol8p7[tmntyvbfxcvch saysJuly 3, 2009 at 3:39 pmahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh……………………………………………..Reply
ivy ignacio saysMarch 6, 2008 at 9:21 amBeen 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!!Reply
bombette saysOctober 6, 2006 at 11:50 pmgud 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.Reply
admin saysJuly 31, 2006 at 12:36 pmThe Janiuay Cemetery is truly a must see when visiting IloiloReply