Sinking Bell Tower
Sinking Bell Tower
3.5

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3.5
3.5 of 5 bubbles220 reviews
Excellent
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Very good
71
Average
87
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Terrible
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Woldz
Quezon City, Philippines319 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019
This landmark has a lot of potential but i was disappointed that it was not well maintained by the city. I mean, you can see vendors around the area and it was such an eyesore. it's totally different from the Google photos.

Looks nice from afar though.
Written 17 November 2020
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Giovanni Lorenz Maglalang
Baguio, Philippines6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2019
We were told by our local guide at the time that the tower was really sinking, but very slowly. The tower looks very well kept for its age, despite being around an urbanized community. It has no significant signs of deliberate damage nor vandalism even though the tower is unguarded and unwalled. The attraction is pretty minor as compared to other attractions of the region, but make sure you drop by for a selfie.
Written 26 July 2020
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Geraldine D
Baguio, Philippines42 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2014 • Family
The bell tower is unrecognizable since there are many stalls and establishments surrounding it. You will surely miss it if no one will tell you about it. There are no historical marks that you can read, you cannot go in to appreciate it and There are a lot of cables hanging and cars along the way that taking pictures is a challenge.
Written 7 January 2015
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eTaka
Tokyo, Japan269 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2014 • Family
Did not have much time to really see the whole place, but according to the tricycle driver, it is sinking due to the sandy foundation & the heavy construction materials used. We are so surprised to find it still standing since it was constructed sometime during the 16th century, truly a wonder of history.
Written 24 August 2014
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NadiaPerera
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates9 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2014 • Friends
It's a sinking bell tower, my grandmother used to tell me that during the Spanish era, the blood of the Filipino slaves were used to make the bricks last for centuries... It was quite horrific for myself as a child knowing how many deaths and slaves were used to build the once largest bell tower in the country. According to the historians, a man with a horse can enter the gates without stooping and now a person with ordinary height has to stoop to enter the gate of the tower! That's how the historic name of the tower started.
Written 31 July 2014
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haringlakbay
Pasig, Philippines162 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2012 • Couples
The best time to see the Sinking Bell Tower is during night. It's beautiful and picturesque while it's illuminating the charming city.
Written 4 May 2013
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sabi0james
Manila, Philippines3,283 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2015 • Friends
If the Tower of Pisa sinks on one side only, this bell tower sinks on all sides. It is believed to be sinking at a rate of an inch yearly, mainly because of its weight and the sandy foundation where it is built on. Passers-by are attracted because it stands alone on a vacant lot, with the main church said to be 85 meters away. What diminishes the beauty of this attraction are the construction of other structures around it, given that it is in the city center and the unsightly electric wires that disrupts the view of this old and beautiful church tower.
Written 26 August 2015
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SurreyGirl27
Addlestone, UK1,151 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2015 • Friends
Right in the heart of a town that is traffic chaos it would be so easy to miss this. It is only on seeing the door that is now about 3ft off the ground that the real truth of it sinking becmes obvious. It is shame that it is not protected as being right on the main road with all the pollutiona nd traffci it is not likely to be around for much longer which wil be a real shame as it is a testament to Spanish architecture.
Written 26 February 2015
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PeterPaul58
NJ29 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2013 • Family
This is an interesting piece of history to see. It is located downtown close to the church and should be a must see for those in the area. Only set aside a minimum amount of time to see this building.
Written 8 January 2014
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cadi a
dublin2 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2013 • Family
this place is very historical especially if you got to know its background . nice place to recall colonization and history.
Written 30 August 2013
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