The Church of Sto Tomas de Villanueva of Tagala, Argao, Cebu, the Philippines 

The Church of Argao was founded on October 16, 1733.

simbahan sa Argao... historic, symbolic, and mysterious. Saint Michael the Archangel stoods on it.

Taken at the Pueblo Real of Argao Cebu, the church in Argao also known as The Church of San Miguel Arcangel, is the second to oldest church in the country.
Founded on May 17, 1734 by Fr. Ignacio de Olave, the church is strikingly similar to that of the church of Dalaguete. The Argao church exemplifies the tendency to introduce rococo elements in blending with Baroque. To date, a good number of artifacts have remained in the church.  There are more than 20 angels on its brass-studded portals, it being dedicated to St. Michael the Archangel.

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This is the town square of Argao bounded by Spanish colonial buildings like the Casa Real, the hall of justice, and the church. Wifi can be accessed for free at this town square.