Syquia Mansion
Syquia Mansion
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Celeste J
Makati, Philippines28 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
Educational historical tour of the mansion of a chinese merchant. A Philippine president stayed here for he had married a grandchild of the original owner. Very detailed, funny guide we had. He even recommended a really good Vigan empanada place.
Written February 25, 2020
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Paulo-Jon
29 contributions
Feb 2020
The mansion and the figurines and paintings inside are all very beautiful. There's an eerie feeling especially if you are alone and around the Syquia's prayer room.
The mansion was supposed to open at 9AM but it didn't so we have to come back after a few hours.
The room dedicated to President Quirino could be improved but all in all it was worth a visit.
The mansion was supposed to open at 9AM but it didn't so we have to come back after a few hours.
The room dedicated to President Quirino could be improved but all in all it was worth a visit.
Written February 20, 2020
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mamu
Manila, Philippines323 contributions
Aug 2011
Glibly referred to as the Quirino Mansion, this heritage house was actually inherited by the wife of Elpidio Quirino, the very first Ilocano President. From the Chinese family of Sy Kia, the house was passed on to Dona Alicia, who unfortunately died during the Second World War , along with 3 of their 5 children, while fleeing their home. This widower was subsequently sworn in as the 6th President 2 days after then President Manuel Roxas died in 1948.
We were welcomed by Rusty, the caretaker of the Mansion. Rusty belongs to a family of caretakers. He is 5th generation and being single, he claims to be the last caretaker from the same family taking care of the Mansion. He lives here. Alone. He is not young anymore, and when he goes, we wonder who would dare take his place. It’s a beautiful house. But we all found it a little creepy. When asked, Rusty admitted to “faint” creepy stuff happening in this Mansion during his watch. Yay!
We were welcomed by Rusty, the caretaker of the Mansion. Rusty belongs to a family of caretakers. He is 5th generation and being single, he claims to be the last caretaker from the same family taking care of the Mansion. He lives here. Alone. He is not young anymore, and when he goes, we wonder who would dare take his place. It’s a beautiful house. But we all found it a little creepy. When asked, Rusty admitted to “faint” creepy stuff happening in this Mansion during his watch. Yay!
Written August 26, 2011
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May S
7 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
This is supposed to be the first museum on our list but ended up as second to the last museum we visited. Being able to visit 2 museums before the Syquia Mansion, we got the chance to compare. We were charged 100 pesos each for the entrance fee, and for that cost, it was not worth it. There was nothing much to do there. It only took us 20 minutes for the tour and it's mostly bedrooms unlike the National Museum and the former provincial jail, which now housed most of the memorabilia of Elpidio Quirino, which took us 3 hours all in all to finish them with greater insights of the past, and they're free. I heard the entrance fee was only 30 pesos a year ago, so I do not know how it rocketed that high.
Written April 23, 2018
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rjtravelreview
Manila, Philippines1 contribution
Oct 2012 • Family
We went there and welcomed by a very strict tour guide. He is a little bit old and I must say he resembles "pen medina" but attitude of maybe "tita swarding". We were so amazed on how the mansion was maintained. We like his style on how to catch our attention with his "mataray but effective" style of narrating the history specially about the 18k gold plated mirror and the chinese jar from Ming dynasty that was a gift from the last emperor of china. It was funny when he carefully moved the jar from the center of the tableand caressed the car, we were all puzzled on what he is doing or is there anything on the table? then he suddenly lifted the jar and showed us the seal under it like "boom!". We were all about to burst in laughter but because he is mataray. we kept it until we left the mansion. i think you must not leave vigan without visiting him in that mansion. it makes our trip more fun. it's more fun in the philippines.
Written October 17, 2012
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NiniBau
Manila, Philippines38 contributions
Dec 2018 • Friends
Its an old mansion full of history and well preserved artifacts. The tourguides explained everything why the rooms and passages are built that way. it was educational and interesting. There's just an eerie feeling when you're inside the mansion...especially in one of the rooms near the end of the tour... one of my friends saw something/someone float by...hehehe.. she has a 3rd eye. i know...we were spooked! so we just avoided that area and took pictures somewhere else.
Our group came at the mansion near closing time and it was just us and the tourguide at that time , . it was quite an experience .
Our group came at the mansion near closing time and it was just us and the tourguide at that time , . it was quite an experience .
Written April 3, 2019
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Bigozzi
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We paid the 30 peso entrance fee to a man who turned out to be the fourth generation servant of the house. In the ground floor it was explained they used to house all the workers for the house along with animals such as poultry pigs etc. moving to the second floor you will see all the original furniture including a Murano mirror from Venice Italy . Then arrived one very nice man to give information and guide us through the house. It is still lived in today by one of the descendants of the first president after the war Quirino. He explained a few features of the house including a peep hole system from the first floor to the ground floor and another from the masters bedroom to the main sala. The four post bed had an excellent meaning of all the intricate carvings. A number of nice paintings and a beautiful terrace. Make sure you spend enough time here rather than the awful crisologo museum.
Written March 6, 2015
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SurreyGirl27
Addlestone, UK1,147 contributions
Feb 2015 • Friends
A potentially great house which is steeped in history and shows how the rich lived. The caretaker was quite disinterested and there is a lack of information on what you are seeing, so it would be worth having a local or a guide with you.
Written February 22, 2015
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theberntraveler
Philippines207 contributions
Nov 2012 • Family
I can easily say that the mansion is the Schonbrunn or Fontainbleu of the Philippines without having to think twice about it. This should be one of the highlights in any Vigan tour -
I've seen several ancestral houses across the Philippines - those in Bacolod, Intramuros and Taal are some of the good ones. But, the best is found in Vigan, the Sy Quia Mansion. The exterior is flat, though the structure would suggest that the mansion is really big. The interior is very well maintained and is in tact. Look for Rusty, the caretaker of the house, to have the best guide inside the house - he has so many stories and surprises to share! Do ask him to bring you to the horse's stable on the ground floor (this part is not open for public, so show interest that you want to see it too!). Looking back, if Malacanang of the North (another mansion in neighboring Ilocos Norte) offers a brilliant exterior/structure/location, the Sy Quia Mansion, on the other hand, has the best interior and original items to boast. Ask about the Ming Dynasty vase, the beautifully carved mysterious chest, and the 'too-advanced-for-its-time' piano, and listen carefully.
I've seen several ancestral houses across the Philippines - those in Bacolod, Intramuros and Taal are some of the good ones. But, the best is found in Vigan, the Sy Quia Mansion. The exterior is flat, though the structure would suggest that the mansion is really big. The interior is very well maintained and is in tact. Look for Rusty, the caretaker of the house, to have the best guide inside the house - he has so many stories and surprises to share! Do ask him to bring you to the horse's stable on the ground floor (this part is not open for public, so show interest that you want to see it too!). Looking back, if Malacanang of the North (another mansion in neighboring Ilocos Norte) offers a brilliant exterior/structure/location, the Sy Quia Mansion, on the other hand, has the best interior and original items to boast. Ask about the Ming Dynasty vase, the beautifully carved mysterious chest, and the 'too-advanced-for-its-time' piano, and listen carefully.
Written November 13, 2012
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Anita S
13 contributions
Apr 2018 • Family
This was the first museum on our list while in Vigan. And after seeing the others, we all agreed, this one was the best! Visit takes ca 20 to 45 Min. Museum shop has nice products as well.
Written April 5, 2018
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Hi, I am the daughter of Ramon Angco Sison. His mother's name was Pacita Angco who lived in Vigan, Ilocos Sur around 1890. I wonder if my grandmother was related to the Angco family. My father (deceased) told our family seeing the picture of the Chinese gentleman with a beard (Sy Kia) who appeared in the Syquia mansion who he believed was his forebear. Regards, Rosario Nalupta Sison (Foster)
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