The jewel of the 19th century cemetery of Lipa, Batangas is its neo-Baroque chapel--a visual delight.
The stately engaged columns of the facade support a symphony of recessed lines making up the entablature and cornice. The pronounced curvilinear emphasis is also not that common in colonial Philippine architecture.
The walkway leading to the chapel is paved with red tiles, and flanked by rows of encased "lapidas" or grave markers. Atop the still-original wooden door is a plaque with a saying in two languages, Latin and archaic Tagalog. And within the grounds, beautiful weathered statuary adorns a number of old tombs.
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