Discover 11 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Naga (Philippines). Don't miss out on these must-see attractions: Peñafrancia Shrine, Peñafrancia Basilica, and St. Anthony of Padua Parish Church. Also, be sure to include Naga Cathedral in your itinerary.
Below, you can find the list of the most amazing places you should visit in Naga (Camarines Sur).
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Peñafrancia Shrine
Church in Naga, Philippines. Our Lady of Peñafrancia Shrine is a Roman Catholic church in the Philippines, located in Naga City. It is under the jurisdiction of the Archdiocese of Caceres. The church was formerly the home of the image of Our Lady of Peñafrancia, before the Peñafrancia Basilica was constructed. Our Lady of Peñafrancia is one of East Asia's greatest sites of Christian pilgrimage.
The parish church is also the location of the Plaza Miguel Robles de Covarrubias, where the Traslacion procession of Our Lady of Peñafrancia begins, opening the Peñafrancia Festival.[1]
Address: Peñafrancia Ave, Naga
Peñafrancia Basilica
Basilica in Naga, Philippines. The Peñafrancia Minor Basilica or the Minor Basilica of Our Lady of Peñafrancia is a Roman Catholic minor basilica located on the outskirts of Naga City—also known as the Pilgrim City and Queen City of Bicol—in the Bicol Region of the Philippines. It is one of the largest Marian Pilgrimage Sites in Asia. The icon of Our Lady of Peñafrancia is enshrined in this sanctuary. Rev. Fr. Rodel Cajot is the present Rector of the Basilica, having been appointed in 2011.
It is the only basilica in the Bicol Region and the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Caceres.[2]
Address: Balatas Rd, 4400 Naga
St. Anthony of Padua Parish Church
The St. Anthony of Padua Parish Church, originally known as Camaligan Church, is a Roman Catholic church in Camaligan, Camarines Sur, Philippines. It is the one of the two parish churches of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Caceres located in the town of Camaligan. The parish was established in 1795. The first church structure of Camaligan that was made of stones and woods was burnt in the year 1856. The current church architecture was only completed in 1857, a year after the original structure was burnt. Though, it is still considered one of the oldest churches in Camarines Sur that is very rich in religious and cultural history, and a popular spot for Visita Iglesia.
The church is under the Vicariate of St. John the Evangelist. As of June 18, 2018, the current parish priest is Rev. Fr. Glenn C. Ruiz.[3]
Address: Sto. Domingo, Naga
Naga Cathedral
Cathedral in Naga, Philippines. The Naga Metropolitan Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Naga City, Camarines Sur, Philippines. It is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Caceres. The first church was established after the creation of the archdiocese as the Diocese of Cáceres in 1595. The present cathedral was built in 1808, and was completed and consecrated in 1843.
The Most Rev. Rolando Joven Tria Tirona O.C.D. D.D. is the present Archbishop of Cáceres, while Rev. Msgr. Noe P. Badiola was appointed rector in 2011.[4]
Address: Elias Angeles St, Naga
Camaligan
Camaligan, officially the Municipality of Camaligan, is a 4th class municipality in the province of Camarines Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 25,036 people. . Camaligan rapidly became an urban town during the 90s.
Camaligan is part of the Metro Naga Urban Area
The town is home to the oldest known pre-colonial site in the Bicol region, dating 500 AD to 600 AD, making it an undeclared important archaeological zone.[5]
Minalabac
Municipality in the Philippines. Minalabac, officially the Municipality of Minalabac, is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Camarines Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 53,981 people. [6]
Milaor
Municipality in the Philippines. Milaor, officially the Municipality of Milaor, is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Camarines Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 33,963 people.
Milaor is part of the Metro Naga Urban Area.[7]
Gainza
Municipality in the Philippines. Gainza, officially the Municipality of Gainza, is a 4th class municipality in the province of Camarines Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 11,584 people.
Gainza is one of the oldest municipalities in Camarines Sur. Gainza is a part of Metro Naga Urban Area[8]
Porta Mariae
Historical landmark in Naga, Philippines. The Porta Mariae is a triumphal arch in Naga City commemorating the tercentenary of the devotion to Our Lady of Peñafrancia.
The arch, 18 metres (59 ft) wide, 4 metres (13 ft) deep and 11 metres (36 ft) high, is surmounted by a 10 feet (3 m) tall brass image of Our Lady of Peñafrancia and two angels on each side. The main portal’s two small gates each accommodate three persons, while the central portal accommodates at least eight persons.
The arch was commissioned by the Archdiocese of Cáceres, and its construction was financed by the Peñafrancia Devotees of Metro Manila Foundation Inc. with General Salvador Mison as its director. It was designed by architect Gian Paolo P. Priela and completed under the direction of engineer Noriel L. Villar. The Porta Mariae was blessed and inaugurated by Archbishop Leonardo Legaspi on 9 September 2010.[9]
Camaligan River Park
Ecological park in the Philippines. Camaligan River Park, also known as Camaligan Wharf, is a linear park in Camaligan, Camarines Sur, Philippines. Located beside the Bicol River, it is the only park being built inside the Municipality of Camaligan.
Initially launched on June 2014 as Camaligan River Cruise Park, it was then renovated beginning 2016, and its reopening in 2017 attracted many visitors.[10]
Holy Rosary Minor Seminary
Seminary in Naga, Philippines. Holy Rosary Minor Seminary is a Roman Catholic seminary or a house of formation for high school and college would-be priests run by the Archdiocese of Caceres in Naga City, Philippines.[11]