The BANZA CHURCH RUINS, located at the oldest poblacion of Butuan City, Philippines is the oldest ruin of a stone church in the entire island of Mindanao. The church was built in 1625 by the recollect friars but was reduced to ashes in 1753 by Moro pirates. What was left of the church is part of the bell tower, enveloped by a “Banyan” – balete tree. To get there, one has to traverse Magsaysay Bridge and go to Lilo in Barangay Banza, with the breathtaking view of the Agusan River.

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Oct 29, 2008

It was build in the late 16th or 18th century and was the most beautiful church in Mindanao after its destruction by MORO Pirates. What remains now is just the ruins od the church thats why They call it_ BANZA CHURCH RUINS.

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