Guiob Church Ruins
Guiob Church Ruins
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Des
Quezon City, Philippines594 contributions
Feb 2012 • Friends
We stopped by the Old Church Ruins in Camiguin when we had our country side tour. The care taker will provide a brief history of the place. The church was ruined when Mt. Hibok Hibok erupted several years ago. What is left of the old church were the old walls and a really huge tree. They built a small church in the ruins. They dont charge entrance fee, there's a donation box by the entrance. I bought some lanzones and its really really sweet. Please stop by the old church ruins when you visit Camiguin.
Written February 23, 2012
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TNM1954
Taichung, Taiwan35 contributions
Apr 2014 • Couples
As with the sunken Cemetery, the Church ruins make a better story than a stop on the island. The remnants of volcanic eruption, the story is better than the ruins.
Written April 10, 2014
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mjdzt
Coldfoot, AK447 contributions
Sep 2011 • Friends
This site is actually on Camiguim Island near CDO in northern Mindinao. It is nice to take pictures of the structure because the old cathedral is huge and the new church is very tiny. It is worth a stop when you visit the sunken cemetery at Catarman in the south west section of Camiguin Island.
Written February 8, 2012
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Tommo
Melbourne, Australia56,942 contributions
Dec 2018 • Couples
This old church was one of the structures that remained standing after a volcanic eruption. The church lost its roof, ,but the walls and columns still stand today.
We found the ruins interesting and we found many great photo opportunities.
We found the ruins interesting and we found many great photo opportunities.
Written January 9, 2019
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usmcmvp
Okinawa City, Japan233 contributions
Oct 2015 • Family
another ruins. I guess the major attraction is you can say you were there. There isn't much to see or do except take pics of each other.
Written October 13, 2015
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bhot t
Bacoor, Philippines356 contributions
Jan 2015 • Friends
Inscription on marker at entrance of Guiob Church Ruins:
"A Brief Account of Mt. Volcan Eruption (May 13, 1871)
6:00pm
Cotta Bato, the capital of Camiguin Island was a quiet and attractive town, verdant in its natural wonders. Its peaceful shores provided strolling grounds for its inhabitants as they basked under the gracious moonlight. Suddenly,
Tranquility came to a halt as sub-terranean rambling sowed undescribable terror. Hundreds of houses and churches crumbled into pieces, the ground rolled and broke into deep crevices with horrifying earthquake served only as prelude to the destructive climax, a cataclysm never witnessed before. Mt. Volcan gave out its fiercest and most violent outbreak.
6:20pm
Cotta Bato was but a dreadful pile of ruins. The single volcanic eruption buried a beautiful town into obscurity.
Hundreds of lives were lost while the survivors sought refuge in the open country that gave them hope for tomorrow."
"A Brief Account of Mt. Volcan Eruption (May 13, 1871)
6:00pm
Cotta Bato, the capital of Camiguin Island was a quiet and attractive town, verdant in its natural wonders. Its peaceful shores provided strolling grounds for its inhabitants as they basked under the gracious moonlight. Suddenly,
Tranquility came to a halt as sub-terranean rambling sowed undescribable terror. Hundreds of houses and churches crumbled into pieces, the ground rolled and broke into deep crevices with horrifying earthquake served only as prelude to the destructive climax, a cataclysm never witnessed before. Mt. Volcan gave out its fiercest and most violent outbreak.
6:20pm
Cotta Bato was but a dreadful pile of ruins. The single volcanic eruption buried a beautiful town into obscurity.
Hundreds of lives were lost while the survivors sought refuge in the open country that gave them hope for tomorrow."
Written April 2, 2015
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rccoros
Lucena City, Philippines66 contributions
Feb 2014 • Friends
The ruins tells much of the history of the church itself and how it has persevered during the volcanic eruption. The place offers relaxing scenery at the back of the church where the most likely priest residence is located. That area is overlooking the sea.
Written June 24, 2014
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Hannah Ishael T
Manila, Philippines84 contributions
Jan 2014 • Family
It's worth a stop if you want to explore the more historic side of Camiguin. The grounds of the area are well-maintained. Aside from the ruins, you can also get a good view of Camiguin's parola which is located right next to it.
Written February 8, 2014
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Screaming_Pen
Davao City, Philippines64 contributions
Dec 2013 • Family
this place is really a historical site especially it was the former heart of trade of Camiguin island. but since the volcano near the church erupted, it destroyed the biggest community there. You can only imagine that the area before was not even near a beach front and it stretch to around 10 kms of land. However today, its now near a cliff with deep waters below. You should visit there and get to know camiguin more. Better bring a tour guide that knows the history there. Our tour guide is knowledgeable and knew its rich history.
There's no entrance fee. Just buy a candle from a local and offer a prayer inside the ruins.
It's well maintained and there's a memorial tree good for picture taking.
Visiting this site will let you understand that Camiguin island is an island of fire -- full of active volcanoes and how it changed that landscape drastically.
There's no entrance fee. Just buy a candle from a local and offer a prayer inside the ruins.
It's well maintained and there's a memorial tree good for picture taking.
Visiting this site will let you understand that Camiguin island is an island of fire -- full of active volcanoes and how it changed that landscape drastically.
Written January 12, 2014
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Apple Caballes-Suntay
Manila, Philippines100 contributions
Nov 2019 • Couples
Old tall trees
Lansones sold outside
Quiet place
Overlooking the sea
10 php entrance fee
Scenic spot
Must visit
Lansones sold outside
Quiet place
Overlooking the sea
10 php entrance fee
Scenic spot
Must visit
Written November 13, 2019
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