Friday, November 6, 2009

Mayon volcano, with the Cagsawa church tower bell ruins









On February 1, 1814, Mayon Volcano erupted and buried the town of Cagsawa in lava flows. About 1,200 people perished and many of them sought refuge in the town’s church, thinking they would be saved. Now all that remains is the church’s bell tower, the area around which is now developed into a popular tourist spot.

Place
Daraga, Albay
Bicol Philippines

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