"The people of Bohol will rise from the ruins of the 7.2-magnitude earthquake in no time. And when they do, their province will become more progressive than it was before the quake in Oct. 15 that brought the province to its knees. More tourists will come to Bohol not only to enjoy its natural beauty but the ruins of its centuries-old churches. Many of the Catholic churches built by the Spaniards in the 1700s and 1800s were toppled by the earthquake. The ruins of these churches would be vivid reminders of the country’s past, much like the ruins of Greece. Bohol Gov. Edgar Chatto intimated he would propose leaving the ruins as they are as the province’s tourist attraction, an opportunity arising from a crisis situation. Practical people would agree with Chatto." http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/520581/bayanihan-spirit-in-bohol
Are these crumbled churches really going to draw in a lot of tourists, "much like the ruins of Greece" ?
Well yes. There is a lot of them about. Back here in the UK there are a lot of churches about, one on every street corner. I dont slam my brakes on each time I see one and go and have a look around. Once you have seen a few you have seen them all. That is unless there is something special or unique about them. Having said that I am not sure that if they were in a state of severe ruin, deriliction or disrepair for whatever reason, that I would be any more moved to visit them, with just a few exceptions.
I know what you mean but I do hope that they get to restore it with all the money that the Church has.
It or them? They might be better off just building a new one with intrinsic quake proofing! Of the churches I have seen or seen pictures of I haven't been magnetically drawn to any of the Philippine churches. Are there any real gems out there?
That money goes to Rome so we now have to wait for the pope to decide!! As far as I can see the "church" have yet to do anything for the locals here..Quake or no quake!!
JohnAsh, sorry I meant them.. The Churches in the Philippines aren't as grand as the ones that are in Europe. Pales in comparison with the gilded columns and all but I particularly like San Agustin Church Januarius, I agree. The Church owns vast amount of land but all they do is ask for donation and prayers
