Vigan Cityhood

                    Vigan City, once named Ciudad Fernandina is a historic city in the Philippines, in the province of Ilocos Sur. The city is known for its well-preserved historic architecture, streets made of cobblestones, and historical sites. 


                    Before getting colonized, Vigan City was a coastal trading post, and settlement for Chinese merchants, exchanging goods such as porcelain, silk, and other items for locally produced items such as gold, beeswax, and cotton. With Bahay Kubo, or houses built from stilts as its earliest architecture. In 1572, Vigan was founded by Juan de Salcedo and was named Ciudad Fernandina in honor of King Ferdinand II of Aragon. The city was made into a hub for the Spanish political, religious, and commercial operations in the Philippines. Back in 1762, Vigan was occupied by the British during the Seven Years' War as a base for operation in the Philippines. Vigan was returned to the control of the Spaniards, restoring its role as a colonial center. 



                    In 1858, Queen Isabella II of Spain named Vigan a city, making it the third Spanish city in the Philippines after Manila and Cebu. Vigan was noted for its gorgeous Spanish-style architecture and was a busy area for trade and business. It became an essential part of history due to its culture and importance in trade. In 1898, the Philippine revolution against the Spanish was set in Vigan and was eventually taken over by the American Forces during the Spanish-American war. Eventually, the Americans made Vigan the capital of Ilocos Sur. 


                    Vigan earned its status in UNESCO due to its well-preserved Spanish colonial architecture in 1999. The city is known for its cobblestone streets, old ancestral homes, and attractions like St. Paul's Metropolitan Cathedral and the Bantay Church Bell Tower. Today, it is a major tourist destination in the Philippines, serving as a proud representation of the country's history and culture.



References:

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History of Vigan: <https://historytimelines.co>

VIGAN TRAVEL: Embark On A Historical Journey in Calle Crisologo: <https://primer.com.ph>

Vigan City Philippines (History and Facts): <https://hiketomountains.com>

Heritage cities and towns in the Philippines to visit this 2023: <https://propertyreport.ph>



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