Events and Culture

Yap Sandiego Ancestral House Review

Submitted by tina on Sat, 11/12/2022 - 15:49
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This 16th century ancestral house is one of the oldest in the Philippines. The house originally belonged to Chinese merchant, Don Juan Yap, whose daughter married the cabeza de barangay of the Parian, Don Mariano San Diego.

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Museo Sugbo Review

Submitted by tina on Sat, 11/12/2022 - 15:47
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Museo Sugbo is Cebu's Provincial Museum located in the former Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center (CPDRC). It is housed  in what was once called Cárcel de Cebú, the provincial jail of Cebu. The building was designed in 1869 by Domingo de Escondrillas, the lone architect in Cebu at the time.

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Temple of Leah Review

Submitted by tina on Sat, 11/12/2022 - 15:32
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Temple of Leah is a grand, roman-style temple that Teodorico Soriano Adarna had built in loving memory of his wife, Leah Villa Albino-Adarna. It consists of 24 chambers that showcase the late Adarna's lifetime collections.

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Magellan's Cross Review

Submitted by tina on Sat, 11/12/2022 - 15:30
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Magellan's Cross is the preserved tindalo wooden cross which Ferdinand Magellan planted in the city in 1521. It marks the spot Magellan's Cross where the first Christian Filipinos, Rajah Humabon and Queen Juana and about 400 followers were baptized by built Fr. Pedro Valderama. In 1525 to 1740, the Augustinian priests built and opened a shrine for the cross. A hollow cross of tindalo wood was made to encase the original cross which still stands today.

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Casa Gorordo Museum Review

Submitted by tina on Sat, 11/12/2022 - 15:27
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Recognized by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines as a National Historical Landmark in 1991, the museum is owned and managed by the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI). RAFI acquired the house from the Gorordo family in 1979 and was renovated, enhanced, and opened to the public as a museum in 1983.

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Nuestra Señora de Patrocinio Church (Boljoon Church) Review

Submitted by tina on Sat, 11/12/2022 - 15:25
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Formally known as Nuestra Señora del Patrocinio de Maria Parish Church (Our Lady of Patronage of Mary Parish Church), Boljoon Church was declared a National Cultural Treasure by the National Museum of the Philippines and a National Historical Landmark by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines. It is also under consideration for the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of the Philippines as a member of the Baroque Churches of the Philippines (Extension).

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Minor Basilica of the Holy Child of Cebu (Basilica Del Sto. Niño) Review

Submitted by tina on Sat, 11/12/2022 - 14:34
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The basilica is the the oldest Roman Catholic church in the Philippines. then Pope Paul VI made the church a basilica in 1965, he declared it to be "the symbol of the birth and growth of Christianity in the Philippines. It was founded in 1565 but the present building was completed from 1739 to 1740. The architecture features a blend of Muslim, Romanesque and neo-classical features.

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Naga City Boardwalk Review

Submitted by tina on Sat, 11/12/2022 - 09:03
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Naga City Boardwalk, also called the Marine Boardwalk, is a picturesque baywalk located on the shoreline of the city. It is the first of its kind in the Cebu province, and offers a scenic spot to relax.

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Roxas Night Market Review

Submitted by mads on Sat, 11/12/2022 - 08:33
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The Roxas Night Market is an affordable and accessible hub where visitors may sample local delicacies, grilled seafood and meats, hot meals, and bargain finds.

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BrewFresco Cafe Review

Submitted by mads on Sat, 11/12/2022 - 08:24
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Chill out and enjoy the breeze at Brew Fresco Cafe. Sample their hot and cold drinks and pastries in an al fresco setting.

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