10 Must Visit Places when you’re in Cebu (City)
CEBU – My beautiful city has so much to offer. But what if you only have a short time to stay? Here are my “MUST VISIT” places when you visit the Queen City of the South! Above photo is from Kasia of Stylish travel Trips.
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1. Sto. Niño Church – also known as Basilica del Santo Niño
It is in Osmeña Boulevard, D. Jakosalem St, P. Burgos St. and the Plaza Sugbo where the Magellan’s Cross is located. The main entrance is on Osmeña Boulevard. Two blocks north of the basilica is the Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral, the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cebu.
It holds the major masses during January’s Sinulog Festival where novenas & high masses are done.*Entrance Fee – None. Free, it’s a church.Official Website here.
It holds the major masses during January’s Sinulog Festival where novenas & high masses are done.*Entrance Fee – None. Free, it’s a church.Official Website here.
2. Cebu Metropolitan Church
This church is a memorable one for me and Kokobear. This is where we tie the knot!
Across Sto. Nino church you will find this beautiful haven.*Entrance Fee – None. Free, it’s a church.Read more from Wikipedia.
Across Sto. Nino church you will find this beautiful haven.*Entrance Fee – None. Free, it’s a church.Read more from Wikipedia.
| Photo from Rise.ph / quora.com. Trivia : Our Wedding in May 2014 happened here :) |
3. Magellan’s Cross
The seat of Christianity lies within. The cross that Magellan brought to Cebu is inside. The original crossed is
encased inside the wooden cross to protect it. Read more here.*Entrance Fee – None. Free, open to public.
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| Kokobear’s first visit in Cebu. back in 2012. |
4. Fort San Pedro
It is one of the oldest ports in the country. Today’s structure dates from 1738 and is the oldest triangular bastion fort in
the country. Located at Plaza Independencia.
*Entrance Fee – 30 Pesos (price as of June 2016)
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| Our Wedding reception happend here… May 2014 |
5. Colon Street
Colon Street is the country’s oldest street. I have spent most of my college years in this street as
I worked at Colonnade Mall. Old movie houses, ukay-ukay shops, posters, baber shops, grocery
stores etc are on its line.
*Entrance Fee – None. Open, it’s a street.
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| Another moment while doing the pre-nup … in Colon Street |
6. Cebu Heritage Monument / Parian
The monument that depicts historical events of Cebu. Made of cement, iron and steel, it shows Baptism
of Raja Humabon, Sto. Nino Procession, Battle of Mactan and more. Read more in Everything Cebu.
*Entrance Fee – None. Open, it’s right after the end of Colon street.
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| During one of our Pre-nup stops |
7. Taoist Temple
Built in 1972, located in Beverly Hills Lahug for the substantial Chinese community in cebu. It’s entrance to the
temple is a replica of the Great Wall of China.
*Entrance Fee – Free
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| Taoist Temple – never had the chance to visit this place until we did our Pre-nup . . . |
8. TOPS
Maybe one of the most overrated tourist spot in Cebu. At the top of Nivel Hills, you will enjoy overlooking Cebu City. It
doesn’t offer much, just a place to relax and see far with its horizon.
*Entrance Fee – 100 Pesos (Price as of 2016)
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| Another Pre-nup picture in TOPS |
9. Cebu’s Provincial Capitol
We call it Cebu’s White House because pof it’s external similarities of USA’s White House… *Entrance Fee – None. Open, it’s a government building.
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| Photo credits to the owner… Found it on Facebook/Instagram |
10. Larsian Barbeque, Fuente
This is Cebu’s most popular Barbeque place! *Entrance Fee – None.
You just have to pick a stall and order the food and pay as your order.
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Photo from my Aunt’s Larsian BBQ Station – Kristine & Daling BBQ Fb page. Now called VHEZ BBQ |
These are 10 of the must visit places. This list will take you only 1 day!
Share you thoughts :)
12 Comments
Taylor Johnson
This place looks like it’s got a lot of culture and history!
Kayhdj Sapphire
went to Cebu 2 years ago, visited the magellan cross and the nearby church and that was a quick visit since I’ve been there to Cebu for work (attended an event) and i love the fried chicken na nakamay kang kumain with puso. hehehe very homey experienced for me.
Globejamun
nostalgia! I did my mba from Asian Institute of management , Manila. I always wanted to swim with the sharks in Cebu..will make a trip soon..
Ann
Been there to these places and I am proud to say that I am from this beautiful city! :)
Miguel
Lovely list.. Naka.anhi nako tanan dinhe miga.. thanks for sharing the wonderful attractions of Cebu City..
Momma To Go
I love how most of these are free! Ive never been out this way… this makes me want to head to Southeast Asia ASAP! The Churches are so beautiful
JM Kayne
Thank you so much Harmony! :)
myfarrahdise
Thanks for sharing this. I didn’t know that no. 9 is one of them.
JM Kayne
Yes, we have our own version of the USA’s White House, it is Cebu’s Capitol :)
Jane
Wow! These places are all beautiful, I am more intrigued by the Cebu Heritage Monument, it is really beautiful. Cebu is such a beautiful City. Thanks for sharing, Kayne :)
JM Kayne
Thanks Jane! Indeed a great one!
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