The Cathedral of Lipa is also named as San Sebastian Cathedral, the patron saint of soldiers and athletes. This historical church shares a similar built-destroyed-rebuilt-restored story as the Tanauan Church. It was likewise submerged by Taal Volcano after its eruption in 1754, and rebuilt to its current location. Again, it was heavily damaged during the World War and was restored later. The most striking characteristic of this church is the impressive domed ceiling, its grand altar and colorful paintings around the church. I was actually staring at the intricate ceiling for the most part that I was inside. There’s just a different tranquil atmosphere inside, like being transported to Europe. Imagine the air was cool and the only illumination comes from streak of light passing through several small windows of the dome.