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 On entering the second floor space through the internal staircase we find another very large space but notice a roof line on the remaining wall next to the bell tower suggesting that this space as well as the one below may have served as a residence of some sort. A residence of some sort with a fireplace? Continue Reading

The original Janiuay church, another Augustinian built church, was started by Friar Miquel Carod who was assigned to Janiuay as the parish priest between 1830 and 1871.

The actual construction was started in 1849 but Friar Carod died in November 1871 with the ‘finishing touches’ yet to be made to the church. His replacement, Friar Nicholas Gallo completed the church and subsequently built the adjoining ‘convento’ in the same style as the church itself. Continue Reading