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Ancestral Houses in Cebu (Part 1)
Cebu is not only known for its beaches and local delicacies, it is also a popular tourist destination because of its rich culture and well-preserved heritage. Among these attractions a number of ancestral houses, including the Yap-Sandiego House, the Casa […]
The Marian Church in Simala
A lot of Cebuanos and Marian devotees flock Sibonga every now and then to give thanksgiving, pay their respects and ask for the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Indeed, over the past half decade the Monastery of the Holy […]
Cebu Unveils 3 More Heritage Markers
Earlier this year, in May 2010, the University of San Carlos and several heritage houses located in Carcar were declared as heritage sites by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines. On December 2, 2010, three additional cast-iron national historical […]
Cebu’s Newest Landmark: LDS Temple
Thomas S. Monson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), led the dedication of its second temple in the Philippines last June 13, 2010. The iconic Mormon temple is a pleasant addition to Cebu City‘s landmarks. […]
Museo Sugbo: Showcasing Cebu’s Heritage
Ever wondered what happened to the old facility that used to be the Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center on M. J. Cuenco Avenue? Well, it’s undergone a major facelift and has transformed itself into what we now know as […]
Rizal Memorial Library and Museum
Along the busy street of Osmeña Boulevard and just nearby the Cebu Provincial Capitol, is a pre-World War II building—Rizal Memorial Library and Museum. The structure is named after the Philippines’ national hero, Jose Rizal, who fought for freedom through […]
Lapu-Lapu Shrine, Mactan Cebu
The Lapu-Lapu Shrine is a 20-meter bronze statue located in the Mactan Shrine park in Punta Engaño, Mactan Island, Cebu. The statue was erected to honor Rajah Lapu-Lapu, the native chieftain of Mactan Island who defeated Ferdinand Magellan during the […]
Taoist Temple
The Taoist Temple is located in the high-end Beverly Hills subdivision in Cebu City. The temple was built by the Chinese community of Cebu. The towering, multicolored tourist attraction has an elevation of 300 meters above sea level and is […]
Fort San Pedro – Revisited with Video
Fort San Pedro or Fuerte de San Pedro in Spanish, is a military defense fortification built by Spanish and native Cebuano laborers and started under Spanish conquistador Miguel Lopez de Legazpi in 1565. He led the expedition that occupied the […]
Casa Gorordo Museum
The Casa Gorordo Museum was originally a two-storey house built in the mid-19th century in the historic Parian district of Cebu City. During the Spanish colonial era, the Parian district was the most prestigious section of the city and home […]
Roads of Antiquity – Colon Street
Colon Street is a very busy and crowded street in downtown Cebu City. It is proudly known as the oldest street in the Philippines. It was named after Cristobal Colon…
The Heritage of Cebu Monument
The Heritage of Cebu Monument is a tableau of sculptures made of concrete, bronze, brass and steel showing scenes about events and structures related to the history of Cebu. The construction of the monument began in July 1997 and it was finished in December 2000…
Carcar, Heritage City of Cebu
Known as the Heritage City of Cebu, the town of Carcar is home to various Spanish and American-era houses and structures…
Cebu Provincial Capitol Building
The Cebu Provincial Capitol Building is the seat of government of the province of Cebu. The Capitol houses the offices of…
Basilica Minore del Sto. Niño
Cebu’s historical Basilica Minore del Sto. Niño is the oldest Catholic Church in Cebu. Located at the heart of downtown Cebu, the Basilica is a house of prayer and pilgrimage to hundreds of thousands of people each year. It houses the image of the Sto.Niño, a representation of Jesus as a black Holy Child…
