Religious and Historical Sites
Important historic churches and sites in Naga City. These places tell of the origins and growth of the devotion to the Our Lady of Peñafrancia, and the history of the royal city of Nueva Caceres, which was later to bloom as the modern City of Naga.
The Porta Mariae
Celebrating the 300th year of the Bicolano devotion to Our Lady of Peñafrancia, this commemorative arch was formally opened on September 9, 2010. It is one of the most iconic landmarks in Naga City.
Holy Rosary Minor Seminary
Established in 1785, the Holy Rosary Seminary stands as the oldest ecclesiastical and civil higher educational institution in Southern Luzon.
San Francisco Church
Home to Franciscan missionaries during colonial times, the church was built of light materials in 1578 with Fray Geronimo de Aguilar as the first priest.
Our Lady of Peñafrancia Parish Church
Original home of the venerated image of the Virgin of Penafrancia. This is also where the Plaza de Covarrubias can be found.
The Naga Metropolitan Cathedral
The Naga Metropolitan Cathedral is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Caceres.
The Basilica Minore
The Minor Basilica and National Shrine of the Our Lady of Peñafrancia is one of the largest Marian pilgrimage sites in Asia.
Museums and Religious Monuments
Museo Histórico de la Universidad de Sta. Isabel
Unveiled in 2019, the historical museum has seven themed galleries showcasing significant events that took place in the university.
Museo del Seminario Conciliar de Nueva Caceres
The Museo del Seminario Conciliar de Nueva Caceres is an ecclesiastical museum housing the images, paintings, relics, old bibles and
Our Lady of Peñafrancia Museum
Holds artefacts and memorabilia related to the devotion to Ina, highlighted by dioramas. The museum also serves as information center
Porta Mariae Museum
One little known fact about the Porta Mariae is that it actually houses a museum.
Danlugan ni Ina
The monument marks the spot beside the Naga River where, following a foot procession, the image of Ina is handed
Plaza Jorge Barlin
The Jorge Barlin monument is located at the corner of old Calle Elcano (now Barlin Street) and Arana Street. Barlin
Plaza Miguel de Covarrubias
Honoring Rev. Fr. Miguel Robles de Covarrubias who caused the building of a chapel which was later to become the
Other Churches
View other important Roman Catholic churches and sites.
