Basilica of Our Lady of Charity, Agoo
Basilica Minore of Our Lady of Charity
A papal minor basilica in southern La Union, dedicated to Our Lady of Charity of Agoo. It is an important Catholic pilgrimage site in northern Luzon.
The Agoo Cathedral was first built at the end of the 16th century. The current structure dates from a rebuilding after the 1892 earthquake, and it was renovated in 1982 with a grey stone façade in the Baroque style. The church is dedicated to Our Lady of Charity of Agoo and was granted the status of a papal minor basilica in 1982. Inside, a religious museum displays historic church objects and sacred images. It stands beside MacArthur Highway, so it is an easy stop on the way north from Manila. Entry is free.
Opening hours
Approx. 06:00–19:00
Nearby sights
- Bauang Grape Farms
- Pindangan Ruins
- Filipino-Chinese Friendship Pagoda
- Halo-Halo de Iloko
- Ma-Cho Temple
- Poro Point Lighthouse
- Tangadan Falls
- Urbiztondo Beach, San Juan