Place to Go in the City of Cebu
Sightseeing
This relaxing spot is located 600 metres above Cebu City and is the perfect place for you to get one great view of prominent attractions and structures such as the Mactan Bridge and neighbouring islands. Best visited at sunset, the view from the peak is definitely worth the motorcycle ride to the top.
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Tops Lookout
Cebu Tops RoadThis relaxing spot is located 600 metres above Cebu City and is the perfect place for you to get one great view of prominent attractions and structures such as the Mactan Bridge and neighbouring islands. Best visited at sunset, the view from the peak is definitely worth the motorcycle ride to the top.
Built in honor of a man’s undying love to his late wife, Temple of Leah – which is still undergoing construction – has drawn thousands of visitors due to its renaissance-inspired temple with 24 chambers, museum, gallery and library that keep all of Leah’s favorite collections.
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Temple of Leah, Cebu
Cebu Transcentral HighwayBuilt in honor of a man’s undying love to his late wife, Temple of Leah – which is still undergoing construction – has drawn thousands of visitors due to its renaissance-inspired temple with 24 chambers, museum, gallery and library that keep all of Leah’s favorite collections.
The temple which towers for about 300 meters above sea level was built in 1972 by a Chinese community and has been open to worshipers and non-worshipers alike
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Cebu Taoist Temple
The temple which towers for about 300 meters above sea level was built in 1972 by a Chinese community and has been open to worshipers and non-worshipers alike
The Basilica was founded in 1565 which keeps the oldest image of Sto. Niño (the child Jesus Christ) that was presented by Ferdinand Magellan to Queen Juana, the chief consort of Rajah Humabon, during her christening on April 14, 1521. Over the years, the image has acquired an increasing number of devotees. To accommodate them, a pilgrim center was built in the same compound. The devotion to the child Jesus is mostly celebrated during the Sinulog festival, every 3rd Sunday of January.
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Basilica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebu Pilgrim Center
Osmeña BoulevardThe Basilica was founded in 1565 which keeps the oldest image of Sto. Niño (the child Jesus Christ) that was presented by Ferdinand Magellan to Queen Juana, the chief consort of Rajah Humabon, during her christening on April 14, 1521. Over the years, the image has acquired an increasing number of devotees. To accommodate them, a pilgrim center was built in the same compound. The devotion to the child Jesus is mostly celebrated during the Sinulog festival, every 3rd Sunday of January.
The oldest and smallest triangular fort in the Philippines is an 18th-century structure which served as an army garrison to repel aggressors during the Spanish regime.
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Fort San Pedro
A. Pigafetta StreetThe oldest and smallest triangular fort in the Philippines is an 18th-century structure which served as an army garrison to repel aggressors during the Spanish regime.
The cross was planted by the explorers in 1521 as ordered by Ferdinand Magellan to mark the start of Christianity in the Philippines. To preserve its form, the cross is encased in a bigger wooden cross and housed in an octagonal kiosk which has a ceiling decorated with murals that depict Cebu’s conversion to Christianity.
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Magellan's Cross
P. Burgos StreetThe cross was planted by the explorers in 1521 as ordered by Ferdinand Magellan to mark the start of Christianity in the Philippines. To preserve its form, the cross is encased in a bigger wooden cross and housed in an octagonal kiosk which has a ceiling decorated with murals that depict Cebu’s conversion to Christianity.
There are two flower farms in Sirao which are situated next to each other. The original and is dubbed as “Little Amsterdam” is the second farm. Sirao flower farms have gained prominence for growing Celosia flowers which come in yellow, orange and fuchsia colors. The place is best visited in the morning to avoid the crowd. (Although there are flowers all-year round, it can become scarce after harvest. Better plan your trip in October where all areas are covered with flowers.)
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Sirao Garden
Unnamed RoadThere are two flower farms in Sirao which are situated next to each other. The original and is dubbed as “Little Amsterdam” is the second farm. Sirao flower farms have gained prominence for growing Celosia flowers which come in yellow, orange and fuchsia colors. The place is best visited in the morning to avoid the crowd. (Although there are flowers all-year round, it can become scarce after harvest. Better plan your trip in October where all areas are covered with flowers.)