Why is the town of Taal, and its church, so far away from its namesake lake?
The Basilica of San Martin in the town of Taal is certainly worth visiting, if only to marvel at a church first built along the shores of Taal Lake in 1575. That church was subsequently relocated and rebuilt several times over the next four hundred years, until the present day where it stands on a hill overlooking Balayan Bay. I guess wave after wave of seismic and volcanic events made staying along the lake just too stressful. Enjoy.
The Basilica of San Martin in the town of Taal is certainly worth visiting, if only to marvel at a church first built along the shores of Taal Lake in 1575. That church was subsequently relocated and rebuilt several times over the next four hundred years, until the present day where it stands on a hill overlooking Balayan Bay. I guess wave after wave of seismic and volcanic events made staying along the lake just too stressful. Enjoy.
(Pixel-Peepers: Harsh noon day sun... stay indoors. NOT! Some subjects work pretty well with strong dramatic light.)
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