Tayabas Church Minor Basilica de SAn Miguel Archangel

This the church in tayabas if you want to visit.

Noticeable are gardens and grottos surrounding the church. The old stone wall fence called the quince-quince is still visible. The venerated image of San Isidro Labrador is enshrined here and it feast popularly known as the Pahiyas is celebrated every 15^th of May.

Minor Basilica de San Miguel Archangel

A National Cultural Treasure, Minor Basilica de San Miguel Archangel in Tayabas is one of the best preserved and most exquisitely decorated church in the province.

The 103-meter long basilica is touted as the longest Spanish colonial church in the country. It was first built by the Franciscans in 1585 hence, one of the oldest colonial structures. Repaired followed in 1590 lead by San Pedro Bautista then it was changed to brick in 1600. it was destroyed by an earthquake in 1743 and later rebuilt and enlarged in 1856 by adding a transept and a cupola.

Contained in its bell tower is an eighteenth century clock (it is said to be the only one of its kind in the country) that chimes every thirty minutes. It was into a Minor Basilica in 1988. The interior, a good example of Neo-Classical style, has an antique organ, seven altars done in the Neo-Classical style.The adjacent convent was used as a Japanese garrison during the World War II.