Taal Basilica
The Minor Basilica of Saint Martin of Tours (Filipino: Basilika Minor ni San Martin ng Tours; Spanish: Basílica Menor de San Martín de Tours), also known as the Taal Basilica, is a minor basilica in the town of Taal, Batangas, within the Archdiocese of Lipa. It is considered to be the largest church in the Philippines and in Asia, standing 88.6 meters (291 ft) long and 48 meters (157 ft) wide. Martin of Tours is the patron saint of Taal, whose feast is celebrated every November 11.
| Taal Basilica | |
|---|---|
| Minor Basilica of Saint Martin of Tours | |
The basilica in 2022 | |
| 13°52′51″N 120°55′29″E | |
| Location | Taal, Batangas |
| Country | Philippines |
| Denomination | Catholic |
| History | |
| Status | Minor Basilica |
| Founded | 1572 |
| Founder(s) | Augustinians |
| Dedication | Saint Martin of Tours |
| Consecrated | 1865 |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Heritage designation | National Historical Landmark |
| Designated | January 16, 1974 |
| Architect(s) | Luciano Oliver |
| Architectural type | Cruciform basilica |
| Style | Neo-classic |
| Groundbreaking | 1856 |
| Completed | 1878 |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 88.6 m (291 ft) |
| Width | 48 m (157 ft) |
| Nave width | 15.5 m (51 ft) |
| Number of domes | 1 |
| Administration | |
| Province | Lipa |
| Metropolis | Lipa |
| Archdiocese | Lipa |
| Deanery | Saint John the Evangelist |
| Clergy | |
| Rector | Conrado G. Castillo |
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