Syquia Mansion of President Elpidio Quirino

From Crisologo Museum we took a tricycle (P10/pax) to see the Syquia Mansion. This colonial mansion built in 1830 is the Vigan residence of Elpidio Quirino, 6th President of the Philippines and the chief author of economic developments.. The Syquia Mansion which houses President Qurino’s extensive memorabilia is actually owned by his wife, Dona Alicia Quirino. During the Spanish time, the Syquias in Vigan were prominent traders.

Replica of the SPOLARIUM..

History of the Syquia Mansion.

The Syquia Mansion which houses President Elpidio Quirino.

They said only elite people are capable of having this calesa, this is considered as their Mercedez Benz..

Notice the hole? That is the peeping hole used to view visitors in the receiving area before they are allowed to enter the grand living room..

Another peeping hole found in the master’s bedroom.

The Syquia Mansion which houses President Qurino is actually owned by his wife, Dona Alicia Quirino..

The receiving area with a collection of antique furniture..

The rooms are spacious with wooden beds..

Another old style beds..

The maids walk through this aisle, that's the reason they called ALIPING SAGIGILID, because they are only allowed to walk through the sides of the house.

Glass ceiling, the mansion retains a lot of 19th century details..

President Quirino's daughter on her debut..

Notice the arrow? Maids pull that curtains to shoo away the flies..

Furniture where the "fan operator" hides while pulling the curtains..

The house is still used by members of the Quirino family..

So, that's explains the modern furniture in this room..

An old oven which used to be operated with firewood..

Memorabilia, not yet open for public viewing..

Furniture were well-maintained..

Recreation area connected to Azotea..

Watch tower used to warned the Quirino's about incoming intruders..

Azotea or what we call Veranda..

Off to our next stop..

To find the Syquia Mansion, visitors may walk through Crisologo Street towards Gordion Inn or the Kingdom Hall of the Jehovah’s Witnesses and the two-storey, blue and cream-painted mansion will be in the corner of Quirino Boulevard.

After seeing the impressive Mansion,  we headed to Plaza Salcedo.

Lots of Love,