One of Pampanga's oldest church which is situated in Bacolor, Pampanga was hit by lahar when the world - famous Mt. Pinatubo erupted back in 1995. It was named after the town's Patron Saint, San Guillermo. This church was actually constructed during the Spanish regime by the Agustinian Friars in 1576. It features fascinating works of architecture, such as its classic altar in antique carved design and décor blending with religious frescos reminiscent of neoclassical works of European art. Two main catastrophic event - earthquake in 1880, lahar flow from Mt. Pinatubo in 1995 shook the said church. Half the church was actually buried when the lahar flowed; considering that it's 12-m in height.
This is what the church looked like before Mt. Pinatubo erupted:
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