Welcome to Lipa City

As we count more modern and advanced years ahead, it would also be nice to turn our eyes back to where our beloved city of Lipa had all started. We might not know that the early known Lipeños are Buddhist and Indian civilized. Or even aware of the event they called “The east also meets the west” happened at Lipa City during the Spanish times when the Spaniards forced the Lipeños (people of Lipa City where the City is located in the east) to accept and practice Hispanic Christian Culture of the west. I bet you know about Segunda Katigbak as Jose Rizal’s, our National and fearless hero, first love, but clueless that Lipa City once sheltered and cradled this woman back in 1880s.

                Once you’ve decided to travel to Lipa City even just for once, I ascertain, you’ll learn more historical things you never knew before. Lipa City is enriched with culture and traditions that made it the Lipa City we knew today.

Ever wandered around Rome and love to be in churches like Basilica di Santa Cecilia in Trastevere, Basilica Parrocchiale Santa Maria del Popolo, Chiesa di Sant’ Ignazio di Loyola, or to famous St. Francis Sqaure? Then you must add Lipa City Batangas in your checklist and experience Rome within the Philippines.

                Because of the numerous churches located in Lipa City, it was named as Little Rome of the Philippines, named after Rome— a place known for its many religious shrines and churches. Here at Lipa City is where you can find some old churches which played a significant historic role in the past like Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church where the miraculous shower of petals happened years ago and Metropolitan Cathedral of San Sebastian that was built more than years ago by the Augustinians and witnessed the World War II and got destructed, but standing still up today because of the restoration made by Msgr. Alejandro in the 1950s.

                Lipa City is also a religious community that shelters a number of devotees that organize different once-in-a-lifetime religious events such as pilgrimage, archdiocesan activities, and many more. As a matter of fact, the incorrupt heart of St. Padre Pio was brought here recently and attended by thousands of people from different parts of the country. Visiting Lipa City may surely give you the chance to be part of religious events as such.

                If you’re looking for a religious place where you can spend a calm spiritual time with yourself and with God, you no longer have to travel miles away to Rome, be on a bus seat and head straight to the Little Rome of the Philippines, Lipa City and roam around. Guaranteed, you’ve found the perfect place to pray and reflect.         A