Majayjay

From the sources

“Minor Basilica and Parish of Saint Gregory the Great: Majayjay is home to one of the oldest Roman Catholic churches in the Philippines, the Minor Basilica and Parish of Saint Gregory the Great.”

“Majayjay's colonial era municipal hall burned down sometime in the 20th century and was abandoned in favor of a new site near Majayjay Church.”

From the sources

“It nestles at the foot of Mt. Banahaw, and due to its higher altitude, the town is a popular summer vacation destination in the Philippines.”

“Many European elites visited the town for Mount Banahaw.”

From the sources

“Botocan Falls and the town's scenery were uniquely famous, attracting wealthy citizens from other towns to become guests at Majayjay.”

“Situated at the northern slopes of Mount Banahaw, it is known for its waterfalls, Spanish-era bridges and Romanesque Catholic basilica.”

From the sources

“It was once branded as the "Summer Capital of the Philippines" 300–400 years ago during the Spanish era, when most of the prominent names in the Spanish colonial Philippines visited the area.”

From the sources

“SaGreMa Festival (from the syllabic abbreviation of San Gregorio Magno Majayjay) is a parochial festivity celebrated on September 3, the day when Saint Gregory, the town's patron saint, became a pope, and March 12, the day he died.”