Taal Basilica
The Minor Basilica of Saint Martin of Tours in the old town of Taal, Batangas, in the Archdiocese of Lipa. It is considered the largest church building in the Philippines, and it overlooks the town from a hill.
- Where
- Taal, Calabarzon, Philippines
- Grade
- Well known
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site, plus 1 for its grade
- Coordinates
- 13.8806, 120.9248
Get the Taal Basilica stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Taal Basilica. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your Calabarzon volume with your photos and a note.
Near Taal Basilica
Taal Lake 15 km
A freshwater lake in Batangas that fills a huge volcanic caldera, with Taal Volcano on an island in the middle. Fishing villages sit along the shore, and the best view is from the ridge at Tagaytay, about 600 metres above the water.
Taal Volcano 16 km
A small volcano on an island in the middle of Taal Lake in Batangas, inside a much larger caldera. It is one of the most active volcanoes in the country and one of the lowest. The best views are from the ridge at Tagaytay, about 50 kilometres south of Manila.
Mount Makiling 41 km
A dormant volcano above the town of Los Baños in Laguna, at about 1,090 metres, covered by a protected forest reserve run with the University of the Philippines. Trails lead to springs, waterfalls and a small botanical garden. Local legend says the mountain is the shape of a sleeping maiden.
Enchanted Kingdom 48 km
A theme park of 25 hectares along the RSBS Boulevard in Santa Rosa, Laguna. It is managed by Enchanted Kingdom Inc. and is one of the best known amusement parks in the country.
Fort Drum (El Fraile Island) 57 km
A concrete fortress built by the United States on a small rock at the mouth of Manila Bay, shaped like a battleship and nicknamed the Concrete Battleship. Its walls are up to 11 metres thick and it carried heavy guns in turrets. It is a ruin that is seen from the water.
Mount Banahaw 64 km
A three peaked volcano on the border of Laguna and Quezon, at about 2,170 metres. It is regarded as a holy mountain, and during Holy Week pilgrims climb its trails to pray at springs, caves and shrines. Access is often limited to protect the forest.
Corregidor Island 68 km
A tadpole shaped island at the entrance to Manila Bay, fortified by Spain and the United States and fought over in the Second World War. Visitors take a ferry from Manila to see the Malinta Tunnel, ruined barracks, gun batteries and the Pacific War Memorial.
Mount Halcon 70 km
The highest mountain on Mindoro, rising in Oriental Mindoro to 2,616 metres according to newer survey data, higher than earlier estimates. It is known as a hard multi day climb through mossy forest, with a summit often wrapped in cloud.
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Questions
Where is Taal Basilica?
Taal Basilica is in Taal, Calabarzon, Philippines. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Taal Lake (15 km), Taal Volcano (16 km), Mount Makiling (41 km).
How do I get the Taal Basilica stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Taal Basilica and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your Calabarzon volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Taal Basilica before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your Calabarzon volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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