St. John the Baptist Church

St. John the Baptist Church is a Roman Catholic parish church located in the town center of Liliw, Laguna, Philippines. Originally established as a visita in 1605 by Franciscan missionaries, the present red-brick Baroque church was built in the 17th century and rebuilt after the 1880 earthquake. It is notable for its distinctive red brick facade with white detailing, three-level bell tower, and its role as the spiritual and heritage center of Liliw.

Visitors can expect a historic Baroque church in the center of Liliw town, facing the municipal plaza along Gat Tayaw Street. The exterior features a striking red brick facade with white plaster accents, pilasters, niches with saints, and a four-storey bell tower. Inside, visitors can see a vaulted nave, main altar with the image of St. John the Baptist, side altars, religious images, and stained glass. The surrounding area includes the town plaza, heritage houses, and footwear shops for which Liliw is known.

Established as a visita of Nagcarlan in 1605 by Franciscan priests Juan de Plasencia and Diego Oropesa. The first stone church was built between 1643 and 1646. It was heavily damaged by the 1880 Luzon earthquake and subsequently rebuilt. The church has served as the parish center of Liliw for over 400 years and reflects Spanish colonial Baroque architecture using local red bricks.

Parish church dedicated to St. John the Baptist, patron saint of Liliw, and center of Catholic religious life in the municipality. Celebrates its feast day on August 29. The church is a prominent heritage landmark in Liliw, a town known for its traditional footwear industry and well-preserved town center, and is part of the Diocese of San Pablo.