Things to do in Iloilo City, Visayas: The Best Churches & Cathedrals

April 28, 2022 Moriah Teneyck

Iloilo City, officially the City of Iloilo (Hiligaynon: Dakbanwa/Syudad sang Iloilo; Kinaray-a: Syudad kang/ka Iloilo; Filipino: Lungsod ng Iloilo; Spanish: Ciudad de Iloílo) is a highly urbanized city on southeastern tip of Panay island in the Philippines. It is the capital city of the province of Iloilo where it is geographically situated but, in terms of government and administration, it is politically independent. In addition, it is the center of the Iloilo-Guimaras Metropolitan Area, as well as the regional center and primate city of the Western Visayas region. In the 2015 census, Iloilo City had a population of 447,992 inhabitants, with a 1.02% population annual growth rate. For the metropolitan area, the total population is 946,146 inhabitants.
Restaurants in Iloilo City

1. Jaro Cathedral

Jaro Plaza, Iloilo City, Iloilo Province Iloilo 5000 Philippines +63 33 329 2345
Excellent
37%
Good
54%
Satisfactory
8%
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 78 reviews

Jaro Cathedral

Reviewed By janevi2016 - Quezon City, Philippines

Jaro Cathedral is a prominent symbol of Catholic faith of the Ilonggos. Here, you can find the famous Our Lady of Candles or the " Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria" which is enshrined on the second floor of the cathedral outside of the church. Her feast is celebrated every 2nd of February. It is the first Marian National Shrine and it is one of the most celebrated feasts by the Ilonggos where masses are held from 4:30 in the morning until 7:00 in the evening on an hourly basis. History tells that the original church was destroyed by an earthquake Caycay in 1948 and was later repaired in 1956 by the first Archbishop of Jaro, the late Arch. Jose Maria Cuenco. Furthermore, it is also the first Marian image canonically crowned personally by the Pope and saint, Pope John Paul II.

2. St Anne Parish Church

San Pedro Street Molo Plaza, Barangay San Pedro, Iloilo City, Iloilo Province 5000 Philippines +63 33 337 2258 https://www.facebook.com/stanneparishmolo/
Excellent
47%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
12%
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4.5 based on 182 reviews

St Anne Parish Church

Reviewed By KIMI4812 - Quezon City, Philippines

It was my last day and I invited my husband to go to an anticipated Mass at Molo Church. Beyond our expectations, the Church reflects the Spanish influence and the beautiful altar provides honor to St. Anne, Mama Mary's mother who I have learned to invoke for help and intercession. Attending the 5:00 p.m. Mass we were impressed with the beautiful Church interiors from the ceiling to the main altars. The grounds infront of the Church were also quite interesting with the Plaza and the beautiful grounds providing a park for the tourists and the locals. Beside the Church is also the Convent which provides one with a glimpse of the buildings during the Spanish times. It is made of huge cobblestones and cement that lasted over a hundred years.

3. Sta. Monica Parish

Corner Evangelista & Sumakwel Street, Iloilo City, Iloilo Province 5001 Philippines +63 33 329 2811
Excellent
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4.5 based on 10 reviews

Sta. Monica Parish

4. Immaculate Conception of Mary Church

Calinog, Iloilo City, Iloilo Province 5040 Philippines
Excellent
33%
Good
67%
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Immaculate Conception of Mary Church

5. Santa Maria Parish

139 Gen Blanco St, Iloilo City, Iloilo Province 5000 Philippines +63 33 338 2245 http://www.facebook.com/OurLadyOfChina/
Excellent
67%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Santa Maria Parish

6. St. Clement’s Church

La Paz, Iloilo City, Iloilo Province Philippines +63 2 320 0717 [email protected] http://iloiloilove.com/saint-clements-church/
Excellent
73%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
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Terrible
1%
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4.5 based on 15 reviews

St. Clement’s Church

Reviewed By PerlaMarieAsuncion

We also visited here with my family. it is Modern compared to the Jaro cathedral but I also like the style.

7. Santo Nino de Arevalo Parish Church

Villa Arevalo, Iloilo City, Iloilo Province Philippines
Excellent
33%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
33%
Poor
11%
Terrible
1%
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4.0 based on 9 reviews

Santo Nino de Arevalo Parish Church

8. Santa Barbara Church

Santa Barbara, Iloilo City, Iloilo Province 5002 Philippines http://www.facebook.com/SantaBarbaraIloiloChurch/?fref=ts
Excellent
29%
Good
57%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
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4.0 based on 28 reviews

Santa Barbara Church

Reviewed By janevi2016 - Quezon City, Philippines

Sta Barbara Church is the place where you can find the historical declaration of Philippine Independence mural painting inscribed at the back of the church. The church was declared as a national treasure because of its historical value and importance. It was built in the 18th century by the Augustinian friars. The structure is said to be neoclassical because of its design and the materials where is built from.

9. St Catherine of Alexandria Church

Iloilo City, Iloilo Province Philippines http://historicphilippines.com/the-churches-vol-2/st-carherine-leon/
Excellent
33%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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Terrible
34%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 3 reviews

10. St John the Baptist Church Banate

Banate, Iloilo City, Iloilo Province 5010 Philippines

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