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SIMBAHANG BATO LAUREL BATANGAS

during the 1680s-1690s when the Augustinians established their first settlement in Bancuro, Naujan. Its thick walls were made of coraline stones and bonded by lime mortar. The Simbahang Bato was originally built as a convent and became a parish.

One of the best places to visit in Batangas is the town of Laurel. In this town you will find tourist spots like Malagaslas Springs and Ambon-Ambon Falls.

Another famous spot in Laurel is the Simbahang Bato most commonly known as Kapilya ni San Gabriel Archangel.

Simbahang (Church) Bato (Stone/Rock) is a cave turned into a Church. This church is a favorite destination during Semana Santa for Visita Iglesia.


There are many mythical stories about this cave. According to the elderly people who lived there, this place was already sacred even before it was turned into a church. They said that this place is surrounded by big trees and plants and only birds and wild animals can step inside. The people who tried to enter the area got sick and so the locals didn’t dare to try in fear of getting ill. Some elders said that they could hear beautiful and unique music coming from the cave.