Question

Regarded as one of the most visited old churches in the Philippines, this church serves as one of the major churches in the province of Albay. It is also known as Our Lady of the gate Parish Church and was established in by a group of Franciscan priests. The church was made mostly of volcanic stones and its massive structure with belfry on one side and convent on the other side was built based on a Baroque-Rococo structure with Spanish influence. In 1854, the church was then dedicated to the new patron, the Nuestra Senora De La Porteria. The church was then dedicated to the new patron, the Nuesta Senora de la Porteria.The church was then used by the Japanese as their HQ and was damaged during the war in 1945. It was reconstructed in 1971 to 1973 and they made sure that the unscathed stones still exists and renovated only the damaged areas.

When was it built?
a. 1673
b. 1773
c. 1763
d. 1736

Answer 1

Our Lady of the Gate Parish Church in Albay, known for its Baroque-Rococo structure and Spanish influence, was constructed in 1773.

Step-by-step explanation:

The church referenced in the question is known as Our Lady of the Gate Parish Church, located in Albay province, Philippines. It is reputed as one of the most visited old churches in the region. The church has a historical significance as it was made primarily of volcanic stones and demonstrates a Baroque-Rococo structure with Spanish influence. Despite being used by the Japanese as a headquarters during World War II and subsequently being damaged in 1945, it was reconstructed between 1971 and 1973. The correct answer to when it was built is option b, 1773.