Bangued Cathedral (St. James the Elder Cathedral)

Bangued Cathedral, formally Saint James the Elder Cathedral, is the Roman Catholic cathedral located in the town center of Bangued, capital of Abra Province in northern Luzon, Philippines. It serves as the seat of the Diocese of Bangued. Originally established as a mission in 1598 and built as a church in 1722 by Augustinian missionaries, it was destroyed during World War II in 1945 and subsequently rebuilt. The cathedral is notable for its simple facade, bell tower, and role as the religious center of Abra.

Visitors can expect a central town cathedral with a light-colored facade, a separate bell tower, and a spacious nave with altars, religious images, and stained glass. The cathedral is situated along Torrijos Street near the town plaza and provincial capitol, surrounded by commercial and administrative buildings. Visitors can enter the main hall for prayer and viewing, attend Mass, and explore the exterior plaza and grounds. The atmosphere is quiet and reverent, typical of an active diocesan cathedral.