The Social Functions of Porta Mariae as a Religious Monumental Architecture
This paper explores the multifunctional roles of the Porta Mariae, a neoclassical arch built in Naga City, Philippines, in 2010 to mark 300 years of devotion to Our Lady of Peñafrancia. Beyond its devotional purpose, the monument serves as a civic landmark, cultural symbol, and political project. Us...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
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2026
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The journal of religion & society
Year: 2026, Volume: 28, Pages: 25-50 |
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Porta Mariae
B Social Functions B Sacred Space B Urban Identity B Collective Memory |
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