Historical Places
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San Miguel de Archangel Basilica MenorThe basilica is located on an elevated ground with Mt. Banahaw and Mt. San Cristobal on the background. The basilica, a mute witness to the history of Tayabas, underwent numerous transformation, from an ordinary camarin type church made of bamboo, nipa and anahaw, to a 103 meter in length church, made of
Puente de MalagonlongA declared historical site by the National Historical Institute, Malagonlong is a 445 foot-long bridge built in 1840. It was the longest bridge ever made during the Spanish colonial era with approximately 100,000 adobe blocks used. Puente del Malagonlong Malogonlong Bridge is said to be one of the oldest and longest stone arched bridges found in the town of Tayabas, province of Quezon. The bridge is reported to have been built between the years 1840 and 1850 under the direction of the “Ministro del Pueblo,” Fray Antonio Mattheos, a Franciscan priest.{mosimage} 155 years after its construction, the bridge remains a testimony to the excellent stone arch bridge craftsmanship that was its foundation. It joins other such bridges in the world that are worthy of preservation as it provides us a window to the past when natural materials such as stone, molasses, eggs and blood resulted in a structure that lasted through the ages. The bridge crosses the Dumaca-a river and connects Tayabas to towns towards its Eastern side. Specifically it connects Barangay Mateuna and Barangay Lakawan, as well as the municipalities of Mauban, Pagbilao and Tayabas. Malagonlong Bridge is proudly claimed by the citizens of Tayabas as an important heritage object tat reminds them of the history and uniqueness of the city. The Bridge is one of the eleven (11) stone measonry bridges in the city that reminds them the importance of Tayabas as a former capital of the province. An account by a Spanish traveller (1878) describes the bridge and its surroundings as follows: “The ravine of Maragoldon which is located about half a league from Tayabas is very beautiful because of moss and ferns which cover its rocks and large stones. At the descent of the clearing stands the magnificent bridge of that name, constructed over the deep abyss where abundant water of Dumaca River passes. Said construction which is the best work in the province of Tayabas is worthy of mention among the first bridges in the Philippines. This bridge was begun in 1841 during the time of the unfortunate governor Don Joaquin Ortega and was finished in 1850. The name of Father Antonio Mateus is intimately connected with the story of its construction. The said priest lent so much knowledge, work and money in its construction. We recommend to those who may go to Tayabas to visit that gigantic work which is easy to inspect through the ramps for descent into the buttresses.”  Source:Bridgng the Past, Present and Future. Arch. Anna Maria M. GonzalesCasa de Comunidad de Tayabas
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