Enjoy the City of Cebu in 3 Days
City Tour
City tour is greatly admired by tourists. Among the tourist spots that can be enjoyed in Cebu
Magellan’s Cross is a Christian cross planted by the Portuguese and Spanish explorers. They were ordered to do so by Ferdinand Magellan upon arriving in Cebu City on March 15, 1521.
The cross is nestled in a chapel next to the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño and in front of the city hall and on Magallanes Street. Since Magellan’s Cross is outside the Basilica, you can visit the cross anytime of the day.
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Krus ni Magellan
P. Burgos StreetMagellan’s Cross is a Christian cross planted by the Portuguese and Spanish explorers. They were ordered to do so by Ferdinand Magellan upon arriving in Cebu City on March 15, 1521.
The cross is nestled in a chapel next to the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño and in front of the city hall and on Magallanes Street. Since Magellan’s Cross is outside the Basilica, you can visit the cross anytime of the day.
You need not to go far to visit Intramuros because nestled in the Queen City of the South is a mini-Intramuros.
Fuerte de San Pedro is a military defense structure in Cebu, built by the Spanish under the command of Miguel López de Legazpi, first governor of the Captaincy General of the Philippines.
Operating hours: 7:00AM to 7:00PM daily
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Kuta ng Fort San Pedro
A. Pigafetta StreetYou need not to go far to visit Intramuros because nestled in the Queen City of the South is a mini-Intramuros.
Fuerte de San Pedro is a military defense structure in Cebu, built by the Spanish under the command of Miguel López de Legazpi, first governor of the Captaincy General of the Philippines.
Operating hours: 7:00AM to 7:00PM daily
Before we go through the details, please remind yourselves that this is a religious shrine so we must learn to respect their beliefs.
Located within the “posh” Beverly Hills, this temple was built by the Chinese community in 1972. The temple is a towering, multi-tiered, multi-hued attraction that is accessible by three separate winding routes.
THINGS TO REMEMBER
Wearing of shorts and sleeveless is not allowed
Taking pictures inside the prayer room is not allowed
Operating hours: 9:00AM to 5:00PM daily
Entrance fee: None
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Cebu Taoist Temple
Before we go through the details, please remind yourselves that this is a religious shrine so we must learn to respect their beliefs.
Located within the “posh” Beverly Hills, this temple was built by the Chinese community in 1972. The temple is a towering, multi-tiered, multi-hued attraction that is accessible by three separate winding routes.
THINGS TO REMEMBER
Wearing of shorts and sleeveless is not allowed
Taking pictures inside the prayer room is not allowed
Operating hours: 9:00AM to 5:00PM daily
Entrance fee: None
rom the downtown, let’s take you somewhere high – TOPS.
But wait, let me just tell you that if you have not hired a car, this time, I suggest you do. And unless you know your way to the top, they also offer transportation to and from Tops.
Probably one of the most overrated tourist spots in Cebu but, will never disappoint. Nestled in Brgy. Malubog, Busay, Cebu City, Busay, Tops is great for an “anytime of the day” unwind.
One of the most notable things in Tops is the big old bell – which people enjoy banging.
Operating hours: 7:00AM to 12:00MN daily
Entrance fee: ₱100 per head
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Tops Lookout
Cebu Tops Roadrom the downtown, let’s take you somewhere high – TOPS.
But wait, let me just tell you that if you have not hired a car, this time, I suggest you do. And unless you know your way to the top, they also offer transportation to and from Tops.
Probably one of the most overrated tourist spots in Cebu but, will never disappoint. Nestled in Brgy. Malubog, Busay, Cebu City, Busay, Tops is great for an “anytime of the day” unwind.
One of the most notable things in Tops is the big old bell – which people enjoy banging.
Operating hours: 7:00AM to 12:00MN daily
Entrance fee: ₱100 per head
Museo Sugbo is located in the former Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center (CPDRC). It was once called “Carcel de Cebu”, the provincial jail of Cebu. It is now the Cebu Provincial Museum.
Cebu MuseumThe Museo was designed by Domingo de Escondrillas in in 1869 (he used to be the only architect in Cebu that time). It was originally proposed to be the main prison for the Visayan District because of its somewhat considerable size when it was constructed.The construction started in 1871. It was believed that the coral blocks from the demolished Parian Church were used to build parts of the gaol.
Fees in the Museo
Adult:
Filipinos: Php 30.00
Foreigners: Php 75.00
Students:
Filipinos: Php 10.00
Foreigners: Php 50.00
Senior Citizen: Php 10.00
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Museo Sugbo station
Museo Sugbo is located in the former Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center (CPDRC). It was once called “Carcel de Cebu”, the provincial jail of Cebu. It is now the Cebu Provincial Museum.
Cebu MuseumThe Museo was designed by Domingo de Escondrillas in in 1869 (he used to be the only architect in Cebu that time). It was originally proposed to be the main prison for the Visayan District because of its somewhat considerable size when it was constructed.The construction started in 1871. It was believed that the coral blocks from the demolished Parian Church were used to build parts of the gaol.
Fees in the Museo
Adult:
Filipinos: Php 30.00
Foreigners: Php 75.00
Students:
Filipinos: Php 10.00
Foreigners: Php 50.00
Senior Citizen: Php 10.00
The Casa Gorordo Museum was built by Alejandro Reynes y Rosales in the 19th century. It was originally a two-storey house. In 1863, it was bought by a Spanish merchant, Juan Isidro de Gorordo. Between 1863 to 1979, four generations of the Gorordo family lived in this house, one is the very first Cebuano bishop, Juan Gorordo.
The house was built with coral stone blocks, terra-cotta roof tiles, and molave (tugas) hardwood flooring. It also has wide windows with sliding panels that are fitted with capiz shells, a typical Spanish architecture during the Spanish colonial period. It is known locally as the “bahay na bato”.
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Casa Gorordo Museum
35 Eduardo Aboitiz StThe Casa Gorordo Museum was built by Alejandro Reynes y Rosales in the 19th century. It was originally a two-storey house. In 1863, it was bought by a Spanish merchant, Juan Isidro de Gorordo. Between 1863 to 1979, four generations of the Gorordo family lived in this house, one is the very first Cebuano bishop, Juan Gorordo.
The house was built with coral stone blocks, terra-cotta roof tiles, and molave (tugas) hardwood flooring. It also has wide windows with sliding panels that are fitted with capiz shells, a typical Spanish architecture during the Spanish colonial period. It is known locally as the “bahay na bato”.
The Heritage of Cebu Monument is a representation and illustration of sculptures depicting significant and symbolic events in the history of Cebu back from the time of Rajah Humabon to the recent beatification of the Cebuano martyr, Pedro Calungsod.
The monument was built by the local artist, Eduardo Castrillo. Its construction started in July 1997. He and the late Senator Marcelo Fernan funded the construction together with other donations from private individuals and organizations. The construction was finished and inaugurated on December 8, 2000.
The scenes illustrated in the monument are the conversion of Rajah Humabon and his followers to Christianity, the local revolution against the Spanish rule, a Roman Catholic Mass, and the fateful fight on April 21, 1521 in the island of Mactan where native chieftain Lapu-Lapu killed Ferdinand Magellan. The structures carved in the monument includes the Basilica Del Sto. Nino, Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral, The Saint John the Baptist Church, Magellan’s Cross, a Spanish Galleon, Statues of Sergio Osmena Sr. and Blessed Pedro Calungsod.
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Cebu Heritage Monument
Sikatuna StreetThe Heritage of Cebu Monument is a representation and illustration of sculptures depicting significant and symbolic events in the history of Cebu back from the time of Rajah Humabon to the recent beatification of the Cebuano martyr, Pedro Calungsod.
The monument was built by the local artist, Eduardo Castrillo. Its construction started in July 1997. He and the late Senator Marcelo Fernan funded the construction together with other donations from private individuals and organizations. The construction was finished and inaugurated on December 8, 2000.
The scenes illustrated in the monument are the conversion of Rajah Humabon and his followers to Christianity, the local revolution against the Spanish rule, a Roman Catholic Mass, and the fateful fight on April 21, 1521 in the island of Mactan where native chieftain Lapu-Lapu killed Ferdinand Magellan. The structures carved in the monument includes the Basilica Del Sto. Nino, Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral, The Saint John the Baptist Church, Magellan’s Cross, a Spanish Galleon, Statues of Sergio Osmena Sr. and Blessed Pedro Calungsod.
Plaza Independencia is one of the most significant sites in the history of Cebu. It is a symbol of independence and freedom from all the conquerors that tried to take over the island of Cebu. Its century old trees are witnesses to what the plaza/park had been through during the colonial days.
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Plaza Independencia
CSCR TunnelPlaza Independencia is one of the most significant sites in the history of Cebu. It is a symbol of independence and freedom from all the conquerors that tried to take over the island of Cebu. Its century old trees are witnesses to what the plaza/park had been through during the colonial days.
The Lapu-Lapu shrine is a 20-meter bronze statue found in an enclosed park at Punta Engaño, Lapu-Lapu City. This statue was erected in honor of Datu Lapu-Lapu, a native leader who defeated Spanish soldiers and killed the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan. This landmark is being preserved for historical conservation because it is in this very spot that the first Philippine battle happened on April 27, 1521.
This place is located along the shores of Punta Engaño, covering the whole area where the historical battle took place. A 100 years old monument of Lapu-Lapu can be found in this place. A brief history of the place is also engraved on one of its monuments.
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Lapu-Lapu Monument
Punta Engaño RoadThe Lapu-Lapu shrine is a 20-meter bronze statue found in an enclosed park at Punta Engaño, Lapu-Lapu City. This statue was erected in honor of Datu Lapu-Lapu, a native leader who defeated Spanish soldiers and killed the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan. This landmark is being preserved for historical conservation because it is in this very spot that the first Philippine battle happened on April 27, 1521.
This place is located along the shores of Punta Engaño, covering the whole area where the historical battle took place. A 100 years old monument of Lapu-Lapu can be found in this place. A brief history of the place is also engraved on one of its monuments.
Amsterdam in Netherlands is one of the places most popular for their beautiful flower gardens. Fascinating rows of colorful flowers line up in large and spacious fields. Variety of flowers like hyacinths, daffodils, and the most famous tulips give an astonishing picture that is very attractive to tourists especially to those who love nature.
In Cebu, Philippines, a so-called “Mini Amsterdam” is attracting tourists from all over the country and even foreigners. It is the famous “Sirao Flower Farm” located in a mountain barangay just few minutes from JY, Lahug, Cebu City.
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Sirao Garden
Unnamed RoadAmsterdam in Netherlands is one of the places most popular for their beautiful flower gardens. Fascinating rows of colorful flowers line up in large and spacious fields. Variety of flowers like hyacinths, daffodils, and the most famous tulips give an astonishing picture that is very attractive to tourists especially to those who love nature.
In Cebu, Philippines, a so-called “Mini Amsterdam” is attracting tourists from all over the country and even foreigners. It is the famous “Sirao Flower Farm” located in a mountain barangay just few minutes from JY, Lahug, Cebu City.
The Temple of Leah is located in Barangay Busay in Cebu City. It is built as a symbol of undying love and never ending devotion of Teodorico Adarna to his wife Leah Villa Albino-Adarna. This Roman inspired edifice showcases not only a labyrinthine and sophisticated architecture but also an astounding view of the whole city. There is also an art gallery and museum that features books and other valuable collectibles.
This place is perfect for picture taking especially pre-nuptial and other themed occasions. The huge lions on the entrance, the enormous pillars, the statue of angels, the fountain in the middle with naked women and the magnificent staircase truly can give a touch of the ancient Rome architecture.
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Templo ni Leah, Cebu
Cebu Transcentral HighwayThe Temple of Leah is located in Barangay Busay in Cebu City. It is built as a symbol of undying love and never ending devotion of Teodorico Adarna to his wife Leah Villa Albino-Adarna. This Roman inspired edifice showcases not only a labyrinthine and sophisticated architecture but also an astounding view of the whole city. There is also an art gallery and museum that features books and other valuable collectibles.
This place is perfect for picture taking especially pre-nuptial and other themed occasions. The huge lions on the entrance, the enormous pillars, the statue of angels, the fountain in the middle with naked women and the magnificent staircase truly can give a touch of the ancient Rome architecture.