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The Baroque Churches of the Philippines is the official designation to a collection of four Spanish-era churches in the Philippines, upon its inscription to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2003. 〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/travelnews/10999939/21-World-Heritage-Sites-you-have-probably-never-heard-of.html )〕 They are also one of the most treasured in the Country.〔(Baroque Churches of the Philippines ). ''UNESCO World Heritage Site''〕 The collection is composed of the following: * San Agustin Church in Manila * Santa Maria Church in Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur * Paoay Church in Paoay, Ilocos Norte * Miagao Church in Miag-ao, Iloilo These churches have been at the forefront of Philippine history, not just in furthering Christianity in the archipelago, but in serving as the political backbone of Spanish colonial rule, when Church and State were regarded as one. The unique architecture of the churches did not just reflect the adaptation of Spanish/Latin American architecture to the local environment (including the fusion with Chinese motifs), but also of the Church's political influence. These churches had been subject to attacks by local revolts and rebellions, hence, most had the appearance of a fortress, rather than just serving as mere religious structures. This is especially noteworthy in the case of Santa Maria Church, located on top of a hill, serving as a citadel during times of crisis. Miag-ao Church also withstood the occasional attacks of Muslims from the south. Further, the location of the Philippines along the Pacific Ring of Fire called for the emphasis on the buttresses and foundations of these churches, with some being seriously damaged, but eventually rebuilt after an earthquake. The Philippines, a country with hundreds of historical churches, is promoted to be more active in the engagement of the National Government and concerned private and public entities to establish more UNESCO designated Church Heritage Sites in the Philippines to safeguard national treasures more effectively and to promote the country's booming tourism further. The current official tentative sites for extension are the following: * Loboc Church of Loboc, Bohol (was also a part of the former Jesuit Churches of the Philippines nomination) * Boljoon Church of Baljoon, Cebu * Guiuan Church of Guiuan, Eastern Samar (was also part of the former Jesuit Churches of the Philippines nomination) * Tumauini Church of Tumauini, Isabela * Lazi Church of Lazi, Siquijor Former tentative sites: * Baclayon Church of Baclayon, Bohol (as a part of the former Jesuit Churches of the Philippines nomination) * Maragondon Church of Maragondon, Cavite (as a part of the former Jesuit Churches of the Philippines nomination) * San Sebastian Church in Manila (as a single nomination) ==Preservation== 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Baroque Churches of the Philippines」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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