| Taal Basilica | |
|---|---|
| Minor Basilica and Parish of Saint Martin of Tours | |
 Basilica facade in 2022 | |
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| 13°52′51″N 120°55′29″E / 13.880705°N 120.924819°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 14, 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[1] |
| Clergy | |
| Rector | Conrado G. Castillo |
National Historical Landmarks | |
| Designated | January 14, 1974 |
| Reference no. | No. 375, s. 1974 |
The Minor Basilica and Parish of Saint Martin of Tours, commonly known as 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 building in the Philippines and in Asia, standing 88.6 meters (291 ft) long and 48 meters (157 ft) wide.[2] Martin of Tours is the patron saint of Taal, whose feast is celebrated every November 11.
- ^ "Basilica of St. Martin de Tours, Taal, Batangas, Philippines". GCatholic.org. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
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