I simply love old churches that is why Saint Joseph Parish Church or locally known as Barcelona Church was first on my travel trip bucket list in Sorsogon adventure. The century old church was built in 1874 by the Franciscans and was considered as one of the most beautiful heritage churches in the Bicol region.
Interesting fact about this town’s name is that it was really derived from Barcelona of Spain because the Spaniards that once stayed here misses their hometown that is why for them not to feel homesick they call the town Barcelona. The church is a Baroque-style dome like structure. There was no single cement or steel used in the construction of the church. Coral rocks taken from the nearby sea were used put together using the beaten white egg added with a local lime mixed with tuba.
Interesting fact about this town’s name is that it was really derived from Barcelona of Spain because the Spaniards that once stayed here misses their hometown that is why for them not to feel homesick they call the town Barcelona. The church is a Baroque-style dome like structure. There was no single cement or steel used in the construction of the church. Coral rocks taken from the nearby sea were used put together using the beaten white egg added with a local lime mixed with tuba.