Taal Batangas

The unassuming town of Taal in Batangas province draped by well-preserved colonial-era houses exudes a timeless beauty and a graciously chilled atmosphere. Dubbed as the Balisong and Barong Tagalog Capital of the country, it has long been a magnet for pleasure seekers. Originally founded in 1572 along the bank of the Pansipit River which traverses to Balayan Bay (now known as San Nicolas town), Taal was moved to higher ground to its now current site in 1754 when Taal volcano erupted. It was once one of the most powerful municipalities during the Spanish colonial era.
Here’s a list of interesting tourist attractions you can find in Taal, Batangas. I suggest dropping by at the tourism office near the Taal Cathedral and request for a map for easier navigation:

Old House of the Agoncillo Family – You can start your Taal Batangas walking tour along Agoncillo Street after the Taal welcome arch. Nearby is the elegant heritage house of Agoncillo Family. Catch a glimpse of the bronze statue of Felipe Agoncillo, the husband of Marcela Agoncillo proudly standing at the garden.

Basilica de San Martin de Tours (Taal Cathedral) – Walk towards the main road leading to Taal town square crowned by the massive Basilica de San Martin de Tours. Hailed as the largest Catholic Church in Asia, for a minimal fee, you can also scale the bell tower housing one of the largest bells in the country. Nearby, you can also find other historical edifices such as Casa Real (Taal Municipal Hall) and Escuela Pia.

Doña Marcela Agoncillo Museum – From Taal Cathedral, continue walking towards M.Agoncillo Street dappled by gorgeous heritage houses. The eponymous seamstress of the first Philippine flag was raised in Taal and today, her house serves as a museum. Entrance fee is free but donations are encouraged for its upkeep.

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