Kapitan Moy, San Roque, a Spanish Ancestral house

KAPITAN MOY, SAN ROQUE, A SPANISH ANCESTRAL HOUSE

I recall from our History subject that Marikina was just a town during 1700s and declared a pueblo under the Spanish colonial government. Thus this reflected at some houses in Marikina most especially in the town of San Roque where they are still very well preserved.

Because of their influence, I once planned of traveling to Mallorca, Spain, a place known for its outstanding diversity. Keep in mind that driving is the best way to see its Spanish countryside, so the best idea is to hire a car in Mallorca and here’s why.

Originally, I thought of availing Mallorca sightseeing tour package but upon checking the tour information, they allot tourists of 20 to 25 mins for each destination which was just unfavorable on my end. HEY, I love taking a lot of photos and that duration isn’t enough!

Just look at the main tourist attraction in Mallorca which is the Castle de Bellver; and see how huge and beautiful it is. There’s a courtyard and a vantage point in this castle where you can see the breath taking view of the city. You’ll see, 20 mins isn’t enough in this handsome Gothic style castle. Thus, driving around Mallorca will give you time flexibility and awesome experience to savor each tourist destination of the island.

The Kapitan Moy ancestral house is the product of architectural evolution. The steep, hip roof, the post and lintel construction, the seemingly light and quite airy structure, and the elevated quarters are features derived from the Philippine style, the "Bahay Kubo". However, its sense of grandeur and solidity the dramatic arrangement of space, the use of masonry and simple ornamental system are its heritage from European architecture.