The Philippines has a rich history and culture waiting to be discovered, in which Vigan stands out. Vigan, a Spanish colonial town built in the 16th century, became a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1999 because it's one of the best-preserved examples of a Spanish colonial city in the world. It's also important because it was one of the first places Koreans learned about the Philippines.
Vigan was founded in 1572 by the Spanish conquistador Juan de Salcedo. Vigan quickly became a vital center of Spanish power in northern Philippines, managing government, religion, and trade. A short British occupation during the Seven Years' War (1762-1764) interrupted this, but Spanish rule resumed. Elevated to city status in 1858, Vigan flourished as a trading hub, renowned for its beautiful Spanish colonial architecture. The Philippine Revolution of 1898 brought significant change, with American forces eventually taking control and establishing Vigan as the capital of Ilocos Sur province.
Vigan got some really big recognition. Because its old Spanish buildings were so well-preserved, it became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This means it's a super important historical place that the whole world knows about. Today, Vigan is a popular place for tourists to visit, showing off the Philippines' amazing history and culture.
https://nojuanisanisland.com/2015/03/08/heritage-city-of-vigan/
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https://primer.com.ph/feature/2017/02/15/travel-back-in-time-to-the-historic-city-of-vigan-ilocus-sur/
Vigan city makes history.
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