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Cultural and Historical Landmarks
NATONAL MUSEUM
This is
an agricultural project under the administration of Mayor
Santiago G. Barcelona, Jr. where technological advancement
on food production for personal consumption and livelihood
of the people especially farmers.
Estimated cost per visit: Tricycle Fare – Php 20 (roundtrip)/pax
or US $.36
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OLD
CHURCH RUINS
This St. Francis
of Assisi Church was built in 1861 by the Augustinian Recollect
Orders. Acknowledged as Classified Historical Structure, its
restoration is being proposed with the collaborative effort
of the City Government of Escalante, the Diocese of San Carlos
and National Historical Institute.
Location: Barangay
Old Poblacion, Escalante City
Mode of Transportation: from the city proper – tricycle;
Public Utility Jeepney
Estimated cost per visit: Tricycle Fare – Php 20 (roundtrip)/pax
or US $.36
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OLD PLAZA COMPLEX
Fronting the
National is the Old Plaza Complex of Escalante which existed
since Spanish Regime. Across is the Gabaldon Building, the
venue of education built by during the American period.
Location: Barangay Old Poblacion, Escalante City
Mode of Transportation:
from the city proper –tricycle; Public Utility Jeepney
Estimated cost per visit: Tricycle Fare – Php 20 (roundtrip)/pax
or US $.36 |
THE THREE-FIST
MONUMENT
The three fists
stand in the Public Plaza fronting the City Government Center
of Escalante, in memory of the Escalante people involved in
the Escalante Massacre in 1986 when they rose and fought against
extreme poverty and militarization at the time.
Location: Brgy. Balintawak,
Escalante City
Mode of Transportation: from the city proper – tricycle;
Public Utility Jeepney |
DOME HOUSE
First time
in Southeast Asia, Escalante City’s Dome House is made
of 80% earth material, in the implementation of the Shelter
Program under the administration of Mayor Santiago G. Barcelona,
Jr. with Illac Diaz of My-Shelter Foundation. This has been
the Tourism and Information Center of Escalante City. The
upper one third of the dome is colored with mural painting
done by Charlie Co.
Location: Hda.
Fe, Escalante City
Mode of Transportation: from the city proper – tricycle;
Public Utility Jeepney |
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