The Church of Our Lady of the Assumption (Nuestra Señora de la Asunción) Review

The Church of Our Lady of the Assumption. formally known as Nuestra Señora de la Asunción but more commonly known as Santa Maria Church, was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site on December 11, 1993 as part of the Baroque Churches of the Philippines. It is one of only four Baroque Spanish-era churches in the country. Having been built in the 17th century by Augustinians, the church was built on top of a hill. The church also once served as a citadel and a fortress during the 1896 revolution.