Plaza Salcedo
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Interactive map of Plaza Salcedo | |
| Location | Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines |
Plaza Salcedo is a public park in Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. The park is the longer arm of an L-shaped open space[1] where a popular fountain display is located.[2] Named after the Spanish conquistador Juan de Salcedo, Plaza Salcedo is the city’s town center and is known for being the execution site of Filipina revolutionary Gabriela Silang in September 1873.[3]
Gallery
Fountains with the Salcedo obelisk and the Vigan Cathedral in the background
José Rizal statue
Elpidio Quirino statue
Ilocos Sur sign with the provincial capitol building in the background
Dancing fountain at night
References
- ↑ "Historic City of Vigan". UNESCO.org. Retrieved 22 January 2023.
- ↑ "Plaza Salcedo". Vigan.ph. Retrieved 22 January 2023.
- ↑ "VIGAN TRAVEL: Historical Plaza Salcedo Turns into a Spectacle of Lights at Night". Primer.ph. 8 February 2017. Retrieved 22 January 2023.
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