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	Global Heritage Fund - Site Profile
		Vigan went on to become the capital of Ilocos Province, which was then composed of Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Abra, La Union and some parts of the Mountain Province.
		Vigan was already known as an international maritime port for hundreds of years before the Spanish arrived.
		Vigan is separated from the mainland by three rivers - the Abra River, the Mestizo River and the Govantes River and is flanked on the western side by the China Sea.
	www.globalheritagefund.org /sites/apac/vigan.html (1090 words)

	Vigan - LoveToKnow 1911
		VIGAN, a town and the capital of the province of Ilocos Sur, Luzon, Philippine Islands, at the mouth of the Abra river, about zoo m.
		Vigan is the residence of the bishop of Nueva Segovia and has a fine cathedral, a substantial court-house, other durable public buildings and a monument to Juan de Salcedo, its founder.
		It is engaged in farming, fishing, the manufacture of brick, tile, cotton fabrics and furniture, and the building of boats.
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /Vigan (509 words)

	The Province of Ilocos Sur
		Vigan City is the capital city of Ilocos Sur and the seat of the provincial government.
		Vigan was where Juan de Salcedo established the Spanish government of Ilocos and was made the seat of the Bishopric of Nueva Segovia in 1778.
		Vigan, earlier known as "Ciudad Fernandina" from 1758 to late 19th century, is the oldest surviving Spanish colonial city in the country.
	www.worldtourist.us /ilocossur/vigan.html (1301 words)

	Vigan travel guide - Wikitravel (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Vigan was captured and settled by the Spanish in 1572, and grew to become a centre of Spanish political and religious power in the north of Luzon.
		In 1758 Vigan became the Seat of the Diocese of Nueva Segovia.
		Vigan is a relatively small city with two hearts: the recreational and shopping area around the adjacent Plaza Salcedo and Plaza Burgos in the north, and the commercial centre around the public market in the south.
	wikitravel.org /en/Vigan (842 words)

	Vigan City - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The City of Vigan is a 5th class city in the province of Ilocos Sur, Philippines.
		Elpidio Quirino, the 6th president of the Philippines, was born in Vigan.
		Vigan City is politically subdivided into 39 barangays.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Vigan_City (163 words)

	Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines
		Established in the 16th century, Vigan is the best-preserved example of a planned Spanish colonial town in Asia with a unique European atmosphere.
		Vigan is the oldest surviving Spanish colonial city in the Philippines.
		During the Holy Week, local and foreign tourist come to Vigan to see the religious processions of the antique and life sized statues mounted on elaborately designed carrozas that are paraded on the streets of Vigan.
	www.philsite.net /vigan.htm (534 words)

	Nursing Practice in Vigan: Looking Back and Moving On . . .
		In the historical city of Vigan, much has been written about the beginnings of culture, faith, and other aspects of the Ilocano way of life, but not of the nursing practice – a vital chapter in the life story of the Bigueños.
		Not known to many, Vigan is one of the earliest Spanish settlements along with Cebu and Manila.
		Vigan was once the seat of trade and commerce in the North.
	www.doh.gov.ph /sphh/vigan.htm (600 words)

	Vigan Ilocos Sur: Viva Vigan Festival
		Karbo Festival and Boklan art contest - are tributes to farmers of Vigan and their farm animals, in which an exposition of the bounties of land and water artistically showcased through the seeds of life, as well as the carabao's pageantry during a parade at the heritage district.
		The highlight of the then maiden Viva Vigan's fest was a parade of richly decorated calesas and an educational tour of the ancestral houses.
		Over the years, the Viva Vigan festival has become one of the biggest cultural event in the Northern Luzon, attracting thousands domestic and foreign tourists from different parts of the Philippines and the world.
	www.selectphilippines.com /viva-vigan.html (493 words)

	The Philippines: VIGAN
		Vigan is known for its Spanish-style brick houses and religious Mecca in North Luzon.
		Fernandina near the old settlement of Vigan, he erected a small wooden chapel along the Mestizo river and later the Villa joined Vigan and grew fast as an economic, ecclesiastical and political center.
		Vigan then ruled by an abusive and corrupt political dynasty for decades.
	members.tripod.com /agila2/vigan2.html (408 words)

	Vigan and Laoag
		Vigan, with its centuries-old edifices, is a breathing reminder of what was once a royal city.
		One of the earliest Spanish settlements in the country, Vigan was founded in 1572 by Juan de Salcedo who patterned its design to that of Intramuros (Old Manila).
		After Vigan, Juan de Salcedo pressed further north to Laoag which even before the Spanish colonial times was already a center of trade with the Japanese and Chinese.
	www.dotpcvc.gov.ph /Destinations/vigan.htm (1445 words)

	Siklab.com - Your Complete Guide to Pinoy Lifestyles - Specialized in philippine gift certificates , Philippine Phone ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Vigan, 400 kilometers from Manila, is the only town in the Philippines with so many preserved historic sites-more than 180 edifices have been catalogued.
		Legend has it that Vigan was saved from destruction by the Japanese due to a romantic liaison between a Japanese officer and a lady from the region.
		The best time to walk around Vigan is towards the end of the afternoon when the roads are bathed in the warm light of the setting sun and when at 5 p.m.
	siklab1.com /travel/vigan.html (663 words)

	Historic Town of Vigan - World Heritage Site - Pictures, info and travel reports
		Vigan is located in the northeastern part of Luzon.
		Vigan differs from Spanish colonial towns in Latin America because its Latin tradition is tempered by strong Chinese, Ilocano and Filipino influences.
		Inscription of Vigan as a WHS was rejected earlier, in 1989, because it couldn't compare with Spanish colonial cities like Cartagena (Colombia) and Trinidad (Cuba).
	www.worldheritagesite.org /sites/vigan.html (614 words)

	VIGAN, Vigan Tourist Information and Travel Guide at InfoHub.com
		It has become a bit of a cliché to describe Vigan as a living museum, but you have to admit it does some justice to the tag.
		Vigan's time-capsule ambience is aided by the decision to close some of the streets to traffic and allow only pedestrians and carretelas, one-pony, two-seat traps - a ride in one of these makes for a romantic way to tour the town.
		Vigan is one of the easier Philippine towns to negotiate because its streets follow a fairly regular grid pattern.
	www.infohub.com /destinations/Asia/Philippines/Vigan/66324.htm (478 words)

	Vigan Engineering :: bulk materials handling systemts, ship loaders unloaders, barge loaders unloaders, conveying ...
		Mobile or portable pneumatic conveyors with a capacity from 100 to 250 tph are particularly suited for use in the agricultural sector and generally speaking have also their main application in the port sector for small to medium size operations.
		More than 1,100 VIGAN installations all around the world are the reward for this company know how in the technical and commercial areas.
		Contact VIGAN for any enquiry in the bulk handling sector and/or any project even at its most early stage: our engineers and sales team will individually follow it and provide its best expertise in order to propose most adapted alternatives.
	www.sovereign-publications.com /vigan-aw.htm (567 words)

	Archived conservation news articles on Vigan
		VIGAN CITY, Ilocos Sur (21 March) -- A photo and philatelic exhibit celebrating 100 years of Filipino legacy in Hawaii is being held at the upper lobby of the...
		VIGAN CITY, Ilocos Sur â“ The provincial government is donating R200,000 to the family of a Filipina maid, who was tagged as a suspect in the gruesome murder...
		Baler, Quezon; Subic, Olongapo; Alaminos, Pangasinan; Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya; Penablanca, Tuguegarao, Banaue, Ifugao; Laoag, Ilocos Norte; Vigan, Ilocos Sur...
	conservation.mongabay.com /news/Vigan.htm (8854 words)

	Galing Pook Foundation
		In its heyday, Vigan was the center of activities in the North.
		In the 1950s, Vigan became known for its Virginia tobacco, which was introduced in the Ilocos by American businessmen.
		It led to the formulation of Vigan Heritage Conservation Program, a massive campaign to renew Vigan, which at that time was a second class municipality.
	www.galingpook.org /awardees/2004/2004_cultou_out_Ilocos.htm (579 words)

	Vigan, Ilocos Sur: Revisited - photos of sightseeing in Philippines on Worldisround
		Vigan features arguably the finest examples of Spanish colonial architecture in the Philippines.
		The town Vigan is the seat of the provincial government and the capital of the province of Ilocos...
		vigan city is the nices place in ilocos sur and wla na iba pa kung yan nalang yun gusto ko pupuntahaan kapag umuwi ako sa pinas yea respect vigan city for life and plz check my site www.pnoysouljahz.cjb.net — joseph roldan riopta, November 25, 2005
	www.worldisround.com /articles/33323 (903 words)

	Ferdie's Corner - Vigan Photos (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Since it was all our first time in Vigan and we didn't know anybody there, we toured the city by asking directions from the locals.
		We were able to find it after a few inquiries and I was pleased to find out that the place has been well-preserved by the Department of Tourism.
		His mother was a governor and his father, was a Congressman who was assasinated while hearing mass at the Vigan Cathedral.
	www.geocities.com /Athens/Agora/4129/fvigan.html (494 words)

	Ship unloader, Mobile conveyors, barge, loader, vacuvator, bulk products :: VIGAN Engineering
		From first project stages to the complete delivery of the equipment with personnel training for operation and maintenance, VIGAN is providing the best engineering services to its customers.
		With large experience in the port sector and the storage of products in bulk, the VIGAN engineering team is a solution provider in those areas.
		Several of those customers were repeating orders to VIGAN for their various affiliates all around the world.
	www.sovereign-publications.com /vigan.htm (519 words)

	Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines
		Paul’s Church or Vigan Cathedral as it is more popularly known, is a beautiful church, with its belfry sitting on its left, across the street.
		The cathedral does not seem to be very old given the modern paint-job in the façade but it still holds a certain charm, especially inside where the exposed wooden beams in the dome give you an indication of the period when it was built.
		In one of the remote baranggays of Vigan is the Hidden Garden, a gorgeous haven owned by an architect famous for his landscaping projects.
	www.travelblog.org /Asia/Philippines/Ilocos/blog-33685.html (2919 words)

	Baguio, La Union, and Vigan Tour (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Vigan is famous because its well preserved old architecture out of the Spanish colonial period.
		Very impressive is Vigan in the light of the early morning with its many old colonial houses and Calesas (carriages) a picture out of the year 1700.
		We drive along the coast to the north to Vigan.
	www.butterflytravel.ph /baguio.html (899 words)

	Historic Town of Vigan - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
		Established in the 16th century, Vigan is the best-preserved example of a planned Spanish colonial town in Asia.
		Criterion (ii): Vigan represents a unique fusion of Asian building design and construction with European colonial architecture and planning.
		Criterion (iv): Vigan is an exceptionally intact and well preserved example of a European trading town in East and South-East Asia.
	whc.unesco.org /en/list/502 (149 words)

	Place du Vigan, Albi
		The center of Albi is the Place du Vigan.
		In Rue Timbal, which runs northwest from the square, is the Hôtel Reynè, a handsome Renaissance mansion built by a wealthy merchant family, with fine busts of Francis I and Eleanor of Austria in the courtyard.
		To the west of the Place du Vigan is the 16th C Hôtel de Ville (Town Hall).
	www.planetware.com /albi/place-du-vigan-f-mp-plvi.htm (98 words)

	Vigan Heritage Mansion (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		This recent addition to the hotels in historic Vigan is more than a century old.
		Built in 1885, the Vigan Heritage Mansion was the home of the late Hon.
		Singson's daughter, Julie Singson Manahan, restored the ancestral home after 118 years as a timeless reminder of Vigan's rich culture and history.
	www.viganheritage.com (88 words)

	CLT: Vigan Workshop Report
		Following this outline is a summary of the theory behind the "Art and the Historic Environment" approach and a discussion and description of the major events and activities which took place during the seven-day workshop in Vigan.
		The various activity sheets that were designed during the workshop are then described (the "Vigan Heritage Education (HEart) Art Activity Sheets").
		The mid-term reports by each of the participating countries of the sub-region of their four-year action plans are then included in a summarized form and the revised action plans are presented.
	www.unescobkk.org /index.php?id=4048 (180 words)

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		The Vigan fountain creates a strong statement in a landscape or large entryway.
		Water bubbles around the granite-like orbs, over the lip of the tipped bowl and into the giant urn.
		The Vigan comes to you complete with water pump.
	www.spiritelements.com /Vigan-Fountain.aspx (62 words)

	PRACTICALITIES, Vigan Tourist Information and Travel Guide at InfoHub.com
		Victory Liner goes north from Manila to Laoag, but you can ask the driver to let you get off on the outskirts of Vigan and then take a short ten-peso tricycle ride into town.
		In Vigan, the Partas and Times Transit terminals are both in Quezon Avenue.
		Vigan's main hospital is the Gabriela Silang General Hospital (tel 077/722 2722) on Quirino Boulevard.
	www.infohub.com /destinations/Asia/Philippines/Vigan/66325.htm (241 words)

	Vigan Longganisa - Market Manila (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Yummy… When I was pregnant, I craved for Vigan longganisa, and we can’t find authentic Vigan longganisa here, we just don’t know where to find them.
		I had the opportunity to visit Vigan, truly one of the nicest places to visit in the Philippines.
		My friend from Vigan said he will bring me the hamonado type which is better than the suka.
	www.marketmanila.com /archives/vigan-longganisa (1390 words)

	Vigan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Being the only surviving colonial town in the country, Vigan, earlier known as Ciudad Fernandina from 1758 to late 19th century.
		It is the oldest surviving Spanish colonial city in the country.
		Vigan brings images of antiquated houses, cobbled narrow steets, calesas and friendly faces peering out of large windows, a place where time stood still.
	www.swisschaletph.com /wildi/en/vigan.htm (145 words)

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