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In the nearby woods, a crumbling stone arch stands above a spring believed to have the healing powers

Casaysay Church

Casaysay Church

Another interesting stop is Caysasay Church in Barrio Labac, where the 400-year-old image of Our Lady of Caysasay is enshrined. The six-inch image, fished out of the Pansipit River in 1603 where the Caysasay birds or kingfishers are frequently spotted, is said to be miraculous and attracts devotees from many parts of the country. In the nearby woods, a crumbling stone arch stands above a spring that is believed to have healing powers.

A replica of Our Lady of Caysasay is found in the Taal Basilica (Tel: 043-421 1028) which sits on top of a hill. Inside, steel chandeliers hang delicately from the arched ceiling. An inscription near the front door reveals that the basilica, dedicated to the town’s patron saint St. Martin of Tours, was built in 1755. A century later, the church was renovated after it was destroyed by the 1849 earthquake.

Photo and Article Source: Inflight Magazine (Seair)