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Albay, Bell tower, Bicol Region, Cagsawa Ruins, Legazpi Albay, Mayon, Mayon Volcano, philippines
The bare structure of the bell tower is among the remnants of the ruined Cagsawa Church, which was destroyed during the violent eruption of Mayon on February 1, 1814.
I can’t imagine how the people of Cagsawa could’ve felt when they trooped to the church for refuge that fateful day.
They will offer to take photos with your camera and they don’t ask for any specific price —-donation will do. And they know many tricks too.They will tell you on what spot to go and what to do. All it also takes is one click for each frame and that’s it.
The cross commemorates all the lost lives during the eruption.
According to local stories, 1,200 people died within the confines of the church alone.
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