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Embedded in white and set off against the clear blue sky, the bronze plaque listing Vigan as one of the New7Wonders Cities is now a permanent fixture in the capital of Ilocos Sur province in the Philippines.
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A Monument for Vigan: New7Wonders City celebrates

The festivities marking the Official Inauguration of Vigan as one of the New7Wonders Cities culminated with the installation of a specially-commissioned bronze plaque that confirms its place in the "canon of 7". During the ceremonies, a party atmosphere filled the streets of the capital of Ilocos Sur province in the…
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The Cathedral of St Paul in Vigan is adorned with the New7Wonders City logo for the inauguration event. The church was commissioned by Juan de Salcedo and built in 1574
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Vigan officially inaugurated as a New7Wonders City

VIGAN, the Philippines: Historic Vigan in the province of Ilocos Sur was officially inaugurated as a New7Wonders City last night. Established in the 16th century, Vigan represents a fusion of cultural elements from the Philippines, China and Europe, creating a city that is without equal in Asia. Among the dignitaries attending…
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Hasan Göktepe (left) of the Kunstgießerei München with Bernard Weber, Founder-President of New7Wonders (right), holding the Vigan New7Wonders Cities plaque
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Vigan: A New7Wonders City is cast in bronze

The Official New7Wonders Cities Inauguration ceremonies for Vigan will take place in the Philippines on Wednesday, 6 May. A highlight of the event will be the unveiling of the specially-commissioned bronze commemorative plaque, which was cast in the Kunstgießerei München, a famous foundry in the heart of Munich, Germany, where…
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This year, and every year from now on, the world celebrates 7 Wonders Day. The event honours the 21 iconic wonders chosen by hundreds of millions of votes following three historic global campaigns.

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