The church of St. Thomas of Villanova in El Pardo, Cebu City was built between 1880-93 following the design of Domingo de Escondrillas, a Spanish architect in Cebu who also designed the Carcel de Cebu.

The plan of the church is in the Latin-Byzantine Order and features a fortress-like facade. It is one of the most handsomely built churches in Cebu.

Below: A vintage photo of the church. (Photo credits: Richard E. Ahlborn, Ahlborn Collection)