Sinking Bell Tower
Torre de Campanario
A brick bell tower built in the late 16th century that sinks a little more each year because of its soft foundations; the entrance has sunk so low that you must stoop to get through.
The bell tower stands about 90 m north of St. William's Cathedral. It was completed around 1612, is about 45 m tall, and is one of the tallest bell towers in the Philippines. Because it was built on sandy foundations, the tower sinks and tilts slightly year by year. The arch that once let a horse and rider pass through now only allows a person to pass if they stoop. The exterior can be visited for free, but the interior is usually closed. The cathedral and the Tobacco Monopoly Abolition Monument are within walking distance in the city centre.
Opening hours
All day (exterior only)
Nearby sights
- St. William's Cathedral
- Abolition of Tobacco Monopoly Monument
- Museo Ilocos Norte
- La Paz Sand Dunes
- Sarrat Church
- Malacañang of the North
- Paoay Lake
- Ferdinand E. Marcos Presidential Center