Vigan City is a city located in the province of Ilocos Sur, Philippines, on the western coast of the large island of Luzon, facing the South China Sea. Vigan, officially the City of Vigan is a fourth class city and capital of the province of Ilocos Sur in the Philippines. Vigan has maintained its authenticity in its grid street pattern, historic urban lay out and use of open spaces. The historic buildings have maintained their traditional uses for commerce at the lower floors and as residence for the owners on the upper floors. However, very few houses remain untouched
Vigan included in the list of UNESCO as a city founded in the 16th century. The architectural style of the building is a blend of Spanish culture and the Philippines also what makes this city so unique. There are 187 cultural heritage buildings. But the building is still productive as a restaurant and inn. This city is well guarded.
Established in the 16th century, Vigan is the best-preserved example of a planned Spanish colonial town in Asia. Its architecture reflects the coming together of cultural elements from elsewhere in the Philippines, from China and from Europe, resulting in a culture and townscape that have no parallel anywhere in East and South-East Asia. An important trading post before the colonial era, Vigan is located at the river delta of Abra River, along the northwestern coastline of the main island of Luzon,
Vigan city, Philippines
