Alburquerque
The coastal town of Alburquerque, also known for short as "Albur", lies about twelve kilometers to the east of the City of Tagbilaran.History
Alburquerque was originally a barangay of Baclayon called Segunto. In 1861, Segunto became a municipality its name was changed to Alburquerque after the city in New Mexico, which in its turn, was named after the viceroy of Mexico, Fernandez de la Cueva, Duque de Alburquerque.Highlights
The parish church of Santa Monica in Alburquerque, has a number of features that make it unique in Bohol. Unlike most churches, the convento is located at some distance from the main building, and connected with the church with an arcade. The building dates from 1885, replacing an older structure made of wood and bamboo. The tower and facade where completed in the 1930's.When you take care to enter the church, you can admire its attractive ceiling paintings, which where made by Ray Francia in the 1930s.
