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Sariaya ([sɐɾˈjajɐ]), officially the Municipality of Sariaya (Tagalog: Bayan ng Sariaya), is a municipality in the province of Quezon, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 172,018 people making it the second most populous local government unit (LGU) in Quezon after the capital city of Lucena, and the most populous municipality in the said province. As the only Mount Banahaw town in both Quezon and Laguna Provinces that has a sea coast, the town is famous for its pristine beach resorts and nature-trekking activities that lead adventurous hikers to the peak of mythical Mount Banahaw. With more than a hundred of cultural properties and ancestral houses mostly built in Art Deco architecture within the municipality, Sariaya is considered as the Heritage Town of Quezon and the Art Deco Capital of Southern Luzon. This heritage town has been branded by various cultural experts as a 'cultural gem worthy of a UNESCO designation.' The local government of the municipality with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts of the Philippines were designated to work for the heritage town's inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Saint Francis of Assisi Parish Church, also known as the Diocesan Shrine of Santo Cristo de Burgos and commonly known as Sariaya Church, is a Roman Catholic church in Sariaya, Quezon, Philippines. It is under the jurisdiction of the Diocese of Lucena. Based on the historical marker of St. Francis of Assisi Church, the first structure was constructed in 1599. The second church was built in 1605 but was replaced by a third church in 1641. In 1703, the town was transferred to Lumangbayan but the earthquakes and floods of 1743 destroyed the church and the town caused the people to transfer to the present site. The present church was built in 1748 during the term of two Spanish friars, namely Fr. Martin de Talavera and Fr. Joaquin Alapont.

Don Catalino Rodriguez Ancestral House, also known as Villa Sariaya, is one of the three designate heritage houses by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines in Sariaya, Quezon. It was owned by Don Catalino Rodriguez, Sariaya’s town Presidente (Mayor during the American occupation period) from 1908 to 1909. The house occupies an entire block near the church park. Its main entrance faces south along Calle Daliz and is bounded by Calle Rizal on the west and Quezon Avenue (formerly Calle Talavera) on the east. This house has already been converted into a museum.

Gala–Rodriguez house is a house designated by the National Historical Institute of the Philippines as one of the three heritage houses in Sariaya, due to its notable historical and cultural significance. Designed by Juan Nakpil in the early 1930s, it was owned by one of the most distinguished couples in Quezon , Dr. Isidro Rodriguez and Doña Gregoria Gala. The house is located in Rizal Street along with other opulent houses owned by the illustrados of old Sariaya.

Mount Mayabobo is a cinder cone situated at the base of Mount Banahaw, in Barangay Mayabobo, Candelaria, Quezon in Luzon island, Philippines. Approximately with a height of 300 metres (980 ft), it is a tourist destination for local residents of Candelaria and nearby municipalities, since it has a telecommunication site at its summit for sight-seeing and hiking.

Mounts Banahaw–San Cristobal Protected Landscape is a protected landscape park in the Calabarzon region of the Philippines, 120 kilometres (75 mi) south of Manila. It is the second largest protected area in Calabarzon, after the Upper Marikina River Basin Protected Landscape, with an area of 10,900.59 hectares (26,935.9 acres). The park is located at the border of Laguna and Quezon provinces and includes the features it is named after: Mount Banahaw and, 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) to its west, Mount San Cristobal. The two dormant volcanoes contain some of the most extensive closed canopy forests in Laguna and Quezon. The mountain park serves as an important watershed for the surrounding plains. Its accessibility to Manila and other major urban areas in Calabarzon makes it a popular destination for tourists and mountaineers. It is also visited by pilgrims being considered a holy site by certain religious denominations in southern Luzon.

Quezon Science High School (QSHS, QueScie/QueSci, Kisay or Quesay) is the provincial secondary Science High School of Quezon, located along the diversion road of the Maharlika Highway inside a 3.7-hectare government property in Barangay Isabang, Tayabas City in the province of Quezon. It was founded on 2011, admitting 80 students from all over the province who passed the Quezon Science High School Admission Test (QSHSAT) provided with complete scholarship offering free tuition fees, board and lodging, foods, uniforms, and other miscellaneous school fees.

Tayabas, officially the City of Tayabas (Filipino: Lungsod ng Tayabas), is a component city in the province of Quezon, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 112,658 people. The city is known for various historical landmarks like ancestral houses, more than twenty Spanish colonial stone bridges, 16th century stone crosses believed to be abodes of nature spirits, festivals, and local delicacies like lambanog and various desserts, alongside resorts and rest and recreation facilities. It was the former capital of Quezon (then named Tayabas). The prevalent architectural sites of the city, including its bridges, has led numerous scholars to campaign its inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

The Minor Basilica of Saint Michael the Archangel, commonly known as Tayabas Basilica, is a Roman Catholic basilica located in Tayabas, Quezon, Philippines, under the Diocese of Lucena. Its titular saint is Michael the Archangel, whose feast is celebrated every September 29. The basilica is the largest in the province of Quezon; built in the shape of a key, it has the local moniker "Susì ng Tayabas" ("Key of Tayabas"). The church's 103-metre (338-foot) aisle is also one of the longest naves among the country’s Spanish colonial era churches.

Mount San Cristobal is a potentially active stratovolcano at the boundary of the provinces of Laguna and Quezon on the island of Luzon, Philippines. The mountain rises to an elevation of 1,470 m (4,820 ft) above mean sea level and is one of the volcanic features of Macolod Corridor. Mount San Cristobal is considered the "Devil's Mountain" in Christian-influenced Filipino folklore. Although that was not always the case. The mountain was previously considered as a sacred site, along with Mount Banahaw, under the indigenous Philippine folk religions, where the two mountains are said to be protected by the native Tagalog deities. However, due to Spanish colonization, the mountain's name was changed to "San Cristobal" in a bid to destroy its native origin. The Spanish began demonizing the native religions, which led to "Mount San Cristobal" being branded as the devil mountain by white Spanish colonizers. By the 20th century, due to Christian narratives, Mount San Cristobal was depicted as the so-called alter-ego of the Holy Mountain, Mount Banahaw, which continues to be viewed today as sacred despite centuries of colonial influence. Both San Cristobal and Banahaw are part of the Mounts Banahaw–San Cristobal Protected Landscape, covering 10,901 hectares (26,940 acres) of land. The mountain is bordered by San Pablo in the province of Laguna at its northern slope and Dolores in the province of Quezon at its southern slope.

Dolores, officially the Municipality of Dolores (Tagalog: Bayan ng Dolores), is a municipality in the province of Quezon, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 32,514 people.

The Malagonlong Bridge (Spanish: Puente de Malagonlong) and (Filipino: Tulay ng Malagonlong) is a five-span 445 ft (136 m) long stone arch bridge built during the Spanish colonial period in Tayabas, Quezon, Philippines. The bridge is known as one of the oldest bridges as well as the longest bridge made during the Spanish era. It was declared a National Cultural Treasure under the Historic Bridges of Tayabas on August 12, 2011.