Officially the Our Lady of the Gate Parish (Nuestra Señora de la Porteria), Daraga Church is one of the finest baroque churches in the Bicol region and a National Cultural Treasure. It was completed in 1773 by Franciscan friars and survivors of Cagsawa, perched on a hilltop overlooking the town with sweeping views of Mayon Volcano to the north-west.
The facade is carved from volcanic rock in an unusually rich Filipino-Baroque style — saints, scrolls, and floral patterns crowd every surface. The hilltop setting makes it one of the most photogenic churches in the Philippines, especially at sunset when Mayon catches the last light. Free to visit; modest dress is expected.