NHCP Museo ng Libingan sa Ilalim ng Lupa ng Nagcarlan
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The Nagcarlan Underground Cemetery is a national historical landmark and museum in Barangay Bambang, Nagcarlan, Laguna supervised by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines. It was built in 1845 under the supervision of Franciscan priest, Fr.
attractions: San Bartolome Apostol Parish Church - Poblacion, Nagcarlan, Laguna (Diocese of San Pablo), Batis ng Sinipian, restaurants: Ralphjoy's Restobar, AJ's Cafe (Cenaunang Balai), Cibus Rusticus, Elyza's Original Pan-Fried Pizza & Bread
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The Nagcarlan Underground Cemetery is a national historical landmark and museum in Barangay Bambang, Nagcarlan, Laguna supervised by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines. It was built in 1845 under the supervision of Franciscan priest, Fr.
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We were on our way to Liliw Laguna when we had a brief stop at Nagcarlan. Since the town is synonymous to its underground cemetery, we decided to drop by to look around. I was already familiar with the place as I have been there 20 years ago. But as we entered the Chapel, I was surprised to hear an unfamilar choir piece coming from the catacomb. I thought they installed speakers below and played recorded Latin or Italian music to give an eerie effect to the visitors. At first, my companions were hesitant to go down the catacomb partly because of the music. But being familar to the place, I came in first to encourage my companions to follow me. Surprise, there were teenagers below singing. Apparently, they are members of a choir. We looked around while they were singing, and searched for the oldest crypt based of date of birth and death of those buried. As the catacomb was small, only around 10 x 5 meters, we sat on the stairways and listened to the singing teens. When they finished their piece, they softly talked among themselves oblivious of our presence. Then, I asked, "are going to sing again? Co'z were waiting." They giggled. Their voices were enchanced by the walls of the underground cemetery. And who knows, the souls of those buried there were joining them, rejoicing at the heavenly music. Before they started a new piece, I asked them where they are from. San Pablo City. I asked them what was the title of the song they were singing. They said it's "Ili-ili." Is that an Italian or Latin song, I asked aloud, thinking about one of the seven last phrases of Jesus: Eli Eli lama sabachtani. No, it's a Capampangan song, they said. Later, I theorized that it's a lullabye. When letter "E" preceded by "H," Capampangans drop the H. So it must be Hele-hele, or lullabye in Tagalog. I confirmed my theory through Youtube. They sang a Mass song and Anak before we left the Chapel and proceeded to the museum located at the left side of the park.
Romel BarreraRomel Barrera
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Our CLASSROOM today.... The only underground cemetery in the country 📍 Nagcarlan Underground Cemetery Bambang, Nagcarlan, Laguna National Historical Landmark and Museum It was built in 1845 under the supervision of Franciscan priest, Fr. Vicente Velloc as a public burial site and its underground crypt exclusively for Spanish friars, prominent town citizens and members of elite Catholic families. During the Philippine Revolution, the cemetery served as a meeting place of revolutionary leaders of the Katipunan in 1896. Pedro Paterno and Gen. Severino Taiño of the "Maluningning" command held a meeting at the cemetery where they planned the historic Pact of Biak-na-Bato in 1897. It also served as hideout for Filipino leaders during the Philippine–American War and of guerillas in World War II. The Nagcarlan Underground Cemetery was declared as a National Historical Landmark by virtue of Presidential Decree no. 260, date August 1, 1973 with amendments by Administrative Order 1505, dated June 11, 1978. Since the declaration, no more burials were allowed in the cemetery. It underwent renovations before it was again opened to the public during the unveiling of the marker on October 24, 1981. The oldest tomb is dated 1886 while the last interment was in 1982 when it was formally declared as a National Historical Landmark #natureisourcurriculum #homeschoollife #learningtogetherasafamily #learnedexperienceisthebestteacher #anywhereandeverywherewithjesus #kindergartenclassroom #KwentoNiKali #WindsorHillsAcademy #homeschoollookslikethis
Thots UrpianaThots Urpiana
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The feels about this cemetery are nostalgic, serene, and creepy, but in a good way. Tombs there were not updated anymore, as the last entry were in 1960s, more than half a decade ago. But the place was well-maintained, which makes it more than worth it to visit. Two ways you can commute: from Santa Cruz City, Laguna or from San Pablo, Laguna. For the former, just be on the Pedro Guevarra St. in Santa Cruz, where the fastfood chains lie, jeeps there bound to Nagcarlan should pass there. For the latter, you can ride a jeep in the San Pablo Fire Station, where jeeps there bound to Nagcarlan-Liliw should be accessible.
Ace PolanAce Polan
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Another historical landmark in Laguna is the Nagcarlan Underground Cemetery. It is a burial site which is 15 meters below a small chapel; a chapel which was designed for funeral masses in 1845 by Franciscan Priests lead by Fr. Vicente Velloc. In the Philippines, burial sites are situated in different spots, like hanging in Ifugao, placed inside the cave in Palawan and Cagayan, and concrete crypt (in the modern era). This burial site is unique because of its architectural design and purpose.
Darwin DalisayDarwin Dalisay
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It is a National Historical Landmark. The newly rehabilitated Nagcarlan Underground Cemetery is a historic place at the foothills of Banahaw. It has become a center or a hideout for revolutionaries during the battle for independence from Spain in the 19th century, and during World War II. The underground catacomb is small, albeit cool. It also has a museum beside it to which can give you a glimpse of its significance and how the Historic Commission rehabilitated it.
Bernardo Arellano IIIBernardo Arellano III
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I went there on a morning and saw such a wonderful historical place. It is open and accessible. It doesn't have a parking but the municipal hall have enough I believe. The preservation is good because you can see that it is clean and well maintained. There is not much tourist guide seen on the area but it was not a busy day so totally acceptable. I would love to go back and take more photo's.
AnthonyAnthony
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Nearby Attractions Of NHCP Museo ng Libingan sa Ilalim ng Lupa ng Nagcarlan
San Bartolome Apostol Parish Church - Poblacion, Nagcarlan, Laguna (Diocese of San Pablo)
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