St. Francis Church Signage
St. Francis Church Saint Francis de Assisi School Santa Fe. Street
The first sight most travellers get of Siquijor is the "Welcome to Siquijor" sign, a popular photo stop set up by the local government right in front of St. Francis of Assisi Church — also known as Siquijor Church — just a short walk from the port terminal in Siquijor Town.
The parish was established in 1783, and the coral-stone church seen today was completed in 1831. It follows a simple cruciform floor plan with bare white walls and dark wood beam trims, and originally had a nipa (thatch) roof that was later replaced with tin. A separate adobe bell tower on higher ground beside the church once doubled as a watchtower against pirate and Moro raids, with the adjoining convent used as a refuge for townsfolk during attacks.
It's a quick stop rather than a destination in itself: take your photo at the sign, then step inside for a look at the coral stonework before continuing your island tour.
See also
- Bellview Kuzzina – 0.1 km away
- Jainin's Cafe (Siquijor) – 0.1 km away
- M's Place – 0.3 km away
- Things to do in Siquijor – all 60 spots, beaches and falls
Plan your Siquijor trip
Want every spot, entrance fee and map in your pocket, even offline? Download the free Siquijor BestOf app. Combining Siquijor with Bohol, Cebu, Palawan or Siargao? Yann, who lives on the island, builds custom Philippines itineraries with every ferry and transfer detailed: Créateur d'Itinéraires (service in French).