Sto. Tomas de Villanueva Church
The Sto.
Tomas de Villanueva Church was built in 1755 and is constructed of cut coral
stones which is a common building material for churches near coastal areas
during that period. The architecture has hints of Romanesque architecture with
a central rose window, faux columns and arched openings. Six white-painted
angels guard the exterior of the church. Connected on the right side of
the church stands a four-level, eight-sided belfry. It houses three bells named
after saints; the San Alipio bell, the Villanueva bell and the Sagrado Corazon
bell. The tower is pierced by small rounded openings, two semicircular and a
rectangular window. (Lakad Pilipinas)
Photo from @Christian Lucas Sangoyo
Photo from @Mark Anthony Maranga
Danao's Church is 346 years old!
Photo from @Mark Anthony Maranga
The Parish of Santo Tomas de Villanueva is very near the Santo Tomas College and the Rizal Monument. It is located a couple of minutes away from the sea port of Danao and 5 minutes away from the bus/v-hire Terminal and Gaisano Mall. Getting to Santo Tomas de Villanueva from Cebu City is by going first to A.S. Fortuna in Mandaue City, then riding a Sabang-Danao jeepney. Alternatively, one can take the bus or v-hire at the North Bus Terminal (NBT). The fare from Mandaue and NBT going to Danao ranges from P25- P40. (PH tour guide)
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