Beside
the museum is the Ilocos Sur Provincial Jail, where the late Pres.
Elpidio Quirino, the first Ilocano President, was born particularly
at the Wardens Office.
Syquia Mansion
The ancestral home of Dona Alicia Quirino, the Syquia mansion was
a venue of official and public functions during the administration
of the late Pres. Elpidio Quirino. Soon to be a museum, it will
feature an impressive collection of presidential memorabilia.
Crisologo
Museum
The Crisologo Museum is an old two-storey building of durable concrete
and hardwood, with colintipay windows at the second floor, and thick
walls made of bricks, iron and steel window grills at the ground
floor. Besides various exhibits on natural history, it has rich
collection of articles of historical value, antique furniture, santos
(icon), ethnological pieces, and Congressman Floro Crisologo's memorabilia.
Leona
Florentino House
Leona Florentino, mother of local hero Isabelo delos Reyes, was
the first Filipina poetess to gain international recognition. The
Floretino house has been designated as the Provincial Tourism Center
and administrative building of the Vigan Heritage Commission. Her
monument is in a triangular park across the street.
Vigan Tourist Park (Mira Hills)
Situated in Barangay Pagburnayan and just a stone throw away from
the burnay jar factories is the Mira Hills Park, the city ecological
park. A cylindrical water reservoir at the peak of the hill has
provided tap water to poblacion residents since the American period.
Mindoro Beach Resort
A community-based beach resort, this is an ideal place for sea lovers.
Picnic sheds, well-maintained toilets and overnight accommodation
are available for budget tourists.
Shopping
Antiques, souvenir items and Vigan furniture at bargain prices are
found in shops lining Crisologo and Plaridel Streets. Native crafts
abound at the Vigan Public Market.
Having Fun
To beat the heat of then day, you can soak in the pools of Naturales
Pavillion, Mom's Courtyard or El-Juliana Hotel...or play bowling
at TAJ Resort... or invite yourself to a game or two with local
tennis buffs at the Vigan Tennis Club... Cafe Leona Videoke Bar
and Halftime Sportsbar, 8.88 Videoke are perfect settings for a
night of singing and dancing with friends. Public beaches are in
Mindoro and San Pedro, both coastal barangays of Vigan.
Other Tourist Attractions and Destinations..
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