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The Alimodian Church

The Alimodian Church was built in 1787 to accede to the wishes of Fr. Florencio Martin. Although it survived several earthquakes, including strong ones in 1787, 1869 and 1887, the quake in 1948 destroyed much of the edifice, which also led to the collapse of the upper levels of the church. It has been rebuilt extensively so you can admire it in its full glory.

the side of the church

The blueprint of the Alimodian Church follows that of the Neo Classical architecture. Although there is nothing flashy about its appearance, it is still a visual spectacle. This dome however, was added much later on.

the dome

Apart from the Alimodian Church itself, there is a garden around it. This area, filled with opulent greens, has often been the scene of weddings and gatherings.

the interior of the church

The interior of the church is also well designed, and one of the attractions there are the various holes, which are scattered in and around the edifice. Their purpose is unknown; although there are several theories, none have been proven satisfactorily. The church was close when I went there, I just put my lens between the bars and snap a few.

the belfry

If you are coming in from Molo, which is not far from Iloilo City, you can get on a jeepney and head out to the National Highway. The journey will take you past several towns, including Oton, Sta. Monica and Biaga. Once you get past that one, you will be headed to the town of Alimodian. From there you can take any public utility vehicle which will take you to the Alimodian Church.

Full of beauty and history, the Alimodian Church is one of those tourist attractions in Iloilo that just grabs a hold of you. Taking pictures to serve as mementos are wonderful, but something about the place will have you longing for return visits. -article from http://iloiloboard.com

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