Santa Barbara Church and Convent

Santa Barbara Church and Convent is a 19th-century Roman Catholic parish church in Poblacion, Santa Barbara, Iloilo, Philippines. Built from 1845 to 1849 under Augustinian friar Francisco Aguerria, it features Baroque-Renaissance and Neoclassical architecture with a yellow limestone facade. Declared a National Historical Landmark and National Cultural Treasure, it is noted for its preserved convent, museum collection, and role in late 19th-century Philippine history.

Visitors can expect a large yellow limestone church with twin bell towers facing a town plaza, a spacious interior with a central nave, altar, and religious statuary, and an adjacent L-shaped convent that houses a museum. The complex includes a convent courtyard, religious artifacts, historical displays, and a plaza area. The setting is in the town center of Santa Barbara, surrounded by municipal buildings and open grounds suitable for walking, photography, and quiet viewing.