INA’s HAVEN

The Peñafrancia Minor Basilica, commonly known as the Minor Basilica of Our Lady of Peafrancia (Spanish: Baslica Menor de Peafrancia), is a Roman Catholic minor basilica in Naga City, Bicol Region, Philippines. It is one of Asia's most important Marian pilgrimage sites. This sanctuary houses the icon of Our Lady of Peafrancia, the Patroness of Bicol. The church was built in 1976 in response to the growing number of worshippers arriving to Naga City. After substantial delay owing to funding, it was completed five years later. After Leonardo Legazpi, the third Archbishop of Caceres, made a request to Rome in 1985, it was elevated to the status of Basilica Minore. The basilica appears to be brand new, just like the year it was constructed. The garden surrounding it was as lush as it could be, and the church's walls were spotless. The church's construction is modest and clean-cut, with only trims and windows piercing its walls as embellishments. The stained glass windows of this church, on the other hand, are anything from ordinary; vast and epic are the terms that come to mind as I stand in awe of them. Three large stained windows can be found in the basilica: one in the front and two more in the north and south transepts. The vibrant panes depict the Peafrancia Fluvial Festival, in which the people transport the Virgin Mary from one church to the next. #nagacity #travelphilippines #europeanarchitecture#bestislandtraveltowns#culturalattractions