Definitely one of my favorite places here in the Philippines. It’s simply beautiful and it definitely took my breath away. ♥
To quote Luci Lizares-Yunque, “Like a lady wooed by her man, the Ruins play with your emotions especially at sunset with its orange pinks and purples hues. He charms, tickles and romances you. But at sundown, the Ruins take a different persona. With blue and golden sights emanating from nooks and crannies, it is now a lady, teasing, flirting, a temptress confident of her beauty as well as her majesty.”
A couple of cool facts about it – 1. This was built in the early 1900′s by a Filipino sugar baron for his wife (their initials M and M were molded onto the mansion’s posts). Only their unmarried children were allowed to live there as well, 2. This was intentionally burned down during World War II, 3. It is of Italianate Architecture with neo-Romanesque columns, 4. The walls were incorporated with egg whites mixed with cement which gives it a certain sheen/gloss.
P.S. I definitely had a lot of fun taking pictures under the heat of the sun. I had no idea pictures (one of them below) where taken. Paparazzi, stop it. Haha. I kid 
What a beautiful site for taking pictures! I would have been engrossed enough not to notice others taking pictures of me either…
Your shots are gorgeous. The ruins display such rustic and fresh personality. You’ve capture their essence beautifully.
The photos are beautiful and breath-taking. I’d love to visit the Philippines some day! Until then,
These photos must do!
I love when people post the history of the locations along with the pictures. It is so educational!
I love this. Your shots are gorgeous, the structure is just divine. There is something so wonderfully romantic about the entire place.
Absolutely stunning! I wish I could hop a plane today to see that in person.
You look pretty cute as a subject, as well.
Happy Sunday!
Traci
I’d just love to sit right down at one of those tables – - – that area is calling to me!
Love all your information – - – especially about the egg whites mixed into the concrete. Some paints here in the States are “egg shell” finish which denotes a bit of shine – - – wonder if the two things are related to each other!
Your pictures are stunning and I’m glad the paparazzi caught you in the act as well.
Hi Heather!
Thanks for dropping by. Yup, it is indeed a beautiful site. Haha. Engrossed is the perfect word
Hi Heather!
Thanks for stopping by. Yup, it is a beautiful site indeed. Haha. Yes, engrossed is the perfect word
Hi Joanne!
Awwww, thank you very much
Hi Vidya!
Thanks for stopping by. Yup, do visit. When you do, let me know
Hi Wayne!
Thanks for visiting. Yup, me too! I love learning certain facts and tidbits about places I visit. The stories they tell are amazing
Awww, thank you! I’m glad you like them. Yup, I find it incredibly romantic myself. The story behind it is romantic as well.:)
I wouldn’t mind dropping by there every single day if I could. It’s simply beautiful.
Haha. Thanks. I had no idea that pictures of me doing my “stunts” were documented until I saw them.
Have a great week ahead, Traci!
Yup, I also think the area is calling out to you! It’s a little cozy area where they serve sandwiches, where you can lounge a bit and sip drinks. Thanks, I’m glad you liked the info bits. In some ways there is a connection to both. The egg shell paint reference in general refers to the sheen certain types of paints possess while the egg whites was sort of a standard for old structures here, as an additive to the cement mix.
Thanks Unknown Mami! It’s awesome to have you here once again. Haha, your comment about the paparazzi made me laugh
Have a good week ahead!
You are simply amazing!
:D:D
Awwww, thanks Ate Poppet! *tear*