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About Saint Joseph Parish Church (Rizal)

St. Joseph Parish is one of the oldest churches in Rizal, having been completed in 1686. They started to build the church in 1595. The town was transferred to Ibayo in 1636 but returned to the present site in 1682. The altar and lectern were constructed with stones that were unearthed from beneath the site of the church. The present church was completed in 1686. Its distinct Baroque Architectural design distinguishes Saint Joseph Parish from other churches in Rizal.

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Parroquia de Tanay (Tanay Church)

Parroquia de Tanay (Tanay Church)

3.25km from Saint Joseph Parish Church (Rizal)

A Roman Catholic church located in the town of Tanay, Rizal Province in the Philippines. The construction of the present church was begun in 1773 and was completed after ten years in 1783. In 2001, it was declared as a National Cultural Treasure Church by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts. It is also among the five Jubilee churches of the Diocese of Antipolo.

St. Jerome Parish Church

St. Jerome Parish Church

3.36km from Saint Joseph Parish Church (Rizal)

St. Jerome Church stands high up in the town of Morong. It was built in 1615 by Chinese craftsmen as evidenced by the Chinese-style lions at the entrance to the steep driveway. An added attraction in the church is the first-class relic of the town's patron saint, Saint Jerome. it was now o be of the famous attraction in this area.

Windmill Farm Pililla Rizal

Windmill Farm Pililla Rizal

10.41km from Saint Joseph Parish Church (Rizal)

The Pililla Windmill Farm is a 30-megawatt wind farm located in the province of Rizal, Philippines. The wind farm was constructed by the Ayala Corporation and started commercial operations in 2015. The wind farm consists of 27 wind turbines, each with a capacity of 1.1 MW. The total investment for the project was US$75 million. The Pililla Windmill Farm generates enough electricity to power approximately 32,000 homes and offset the emissions of 55,000 tons of CO2 per year.

Masungi Georeserve

Masungi Georeserve

10.67km from Saint Joseph Parish Church (Rizal)

Masungi Georeserve is a conservation area in Rizal that aims to sustainably protect the rocks, flora, and fauna within it. A trail, including rope courses, allows visitors to go through the highlights of the georeserve, showcasing the formidable rock formations and lush forestry in this sprawling area.

Antipolo Cathedral

Antipolo Cathedral

12.17km from Saint Joseph Parish Church (Rizal)

This is a 17th century Roman Catholic wooden image of the Blessed Virgin Mary venerated in the Philippines. The image, a Black Madonna that represents the Immaculate Conception, is enshrined in Antipolo Cathedral in the Sierra Madre mountains east of Metro Manila. he statue is one of the most celebrated images of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Philippines, gaining devotees since the mid-19th century, having been mentioned by José Rizal in his writings.

Casa Santa Museum

Casa Santa Museum

12.39km from Saint Joseph Parish Church (Rizal)

Casa Santa Museum is one of the famous tourist spots in Rizal. It houses around 3,700+ collections of Santa Claus themes and motifs from different countries and considered as one of the most extensive private collections of Santa Claus items in the world. Experience 365 days of Christmas at this museum where small figurines to life-sized Santas are everywhere to be found. Visitors are free to inspect the items and a few can be played with.

Discover More Attractions in Rizal, Home of Saint Joseph Parish Church (Rizal)

Rizal

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Rizal is lying on the northern shores of Laguna de Bay, the largest lake in the country. It is named after José Rizal, one of the main national heroes of the Philippines.

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