“In the present guidebook, the churches are divided into ten sections that correspond to geographic areas of the Philippines, running from north to south. Each visit begins with an introduction to the culture in which the church was built. Aspects of the façade and exterior are pointed out. Inside, the visitor is led to the sanctuary area, and from there the tour continues to the rest of the edifice or complex.

As this unabashedly Roman Catholic country celebrates 500 years of Christianity, Simbahán hopes to provoke a ‘wander-lust’ among pilgrims and tourists — beyond the beaches and ‘fun’ — to visit 50 remarkable monuments to the Filipinos' piety and artistry.” - Regalado Trota Jose