- Juan de Salcedo explored the Ilocos region- the lush, green plants growing along the riverbanks. - "biga'a"

- Villa Fernandina, (Town of Ferdinand) - named after Prince Ferdinand, the first born son of King Philip II of Spain. - Ciudad Fernandina de Vigan, (Ferdinand’s City of Vigan)

- Vigan is an island which is separated from the mainland by three rivers - a coastal trading post in pre-colonial times

- Chinese traders came to Island of Vigan via the Mestizo River- traded goods from Asian kingdoms in exchange for mountain products from the Cordilleras region.

- Don Juan de Salcedo founded "Villa Fernandina de Vigan" in honor of King Philip II’s son

Calle Crisologo

Calle Crisologo

Burgos Museum

Palacio de Arzobispado Nueva Segovia

Cathedral of Vigan

Cathedral of Vigan

Bantay Bell Tower

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