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Vigan was originally named "Biga'a" by Spanish explorer Juan de Salcedo due to the lush plants along the rivers. It was later renamed "Villa Fernandina" and "Ciudad Fernandina de Vigan" in honor of Prince Ferdinand, the first son of King Philip II of Spain. Chinese traders came to Vigan via river to trade goods with the local people. Some important landmarks in Vigan include Calle Crisologo, Burgos Museum, Palacio de Arzobispado Nueva Segovia, Cathedral of Vigan, and Bantay Bell Tower.
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- 2. Q Vigan: TheOrigin of Its Name Juan de Salcedo explored the Ilocos region the lush, green plants growing along the riverbanks. "biga'a" experience Vigan
- 3. - VillaFernandina, (Town of Ferdinand) - named after Prince Ferdinand, the first born son of King Philip II of Spain. - Ciudad Fernandina de Vigan, (Ferdinand’s City of Vigan) Q Vigan: The Origin of Its Name experience Vigan
- 4. Vigan is anisland which is separated from the mainland by three rivers a coastal trading post in pre-colonial times Q History experience Vigan
- 5. Chinese traders cameto Island of Vigan via the Mestizo River - traded goods from Asian kingdoms in exchange for mountain products from the Cordilleras region. Q History experience Vigan
- 6. Don Juan deSalcedo founded "Villa Fernandina de Vigan" in honor of King Philip II’s son Q History experience Vigan
- 7. Calle Crisologo QThe Must-sees experience Vigan
- 8. Calle Crisologo QThe Must-sees experience Vigan
- 9. Burgos Museum QThe Must-sees experience Vigan
- 10. Palacio de ArzobispadoNueva Segovia Q The Must-sees experience Vigan
- 11. Cathedral of ViganQ The Must-sees experience Vigan
- 12. Cathedral of ViganQ The Must-sees experience Vigan
- 13. Bantay Bell TowerQ The Must-sees experience Vigan
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- 18. T Q SourcesGoogle Images Wikipedia Personal folder experience Vigan
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