Archbishop's Palace (Museo Nueva Segovia)
Palacio de Arzobispado
The Archbishop's Palace, completed in 1783, is one of the oldest surviving episcopal palaces in the Philippines and houses a museum of religious art.
The Archbishop's Palace stands right beside the north side of the cathedral and was completed in 1783. It is the residence of the Archdiocese of Nueva Segovia and one of the oldest surviving episcopal palaces from the Spanish era. During the Philippine-American War in 1898, both Aguinaldo's revolutionary forces and the American troops who followed occupied the building. The Nueva Segovia Museum inside displays portraits of past bishops, carved wooden religious images, silverware and vestments. You can also see the courtyard and the traditional wooden staircase. Opening hours and admission fees often change, and restoration work following the earthquake may affect access, so check with the tourism office before visiting.
Opening hours
About 09:00–17:00 (check on site)
Nearby sights
- Plaza Salcedo & Dancing Fountain
- Vigan Cathedral (St. Paul Metropolitan Cathedral)
- Plaza Burgos Empanada Stalls
- Padre Burgos House (National Museum Ilocos)
- Calle Crisologo
- Syquia Mansion
- Crisologo Museum
- Pagburnayan Jar Factory