Plaza Salcedo Explained

Plaza Salcedo
Location:Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines

Plaza Salcedo is a public park in Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. The park is the longer arm of an L-shaped open space[1] where a popular fountain display is located.[2] Named after the Spanish conquistador Juan de Salcedo, Plaza Salcedo is the city’s town center and is known for being the execution site of Filipina revolutionary Gabriela Silang in September 1873.[3]

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17.5754°N 120.3876°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Historic City of Vigan . 22 January 2023 . UNESCO.org.
  2. Web site: Plaza Salcedo . 22 January 2023 . Vigan.ph.
  3. Web site: 8 February 2017 . VIGAN TRAVEL: Historical Plaza Salcedo Turns into a Spectacle of Lights at Night . 22 January 2023 . Primer.ph.

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