Besides
booking a flight and hotel in Cebu City, one of the things travelers
should prepare when visiting the Philippines’ Queen City of the
South is a list of local attractions to see. Cebu holds myriad places
that are surely worth going to. For those wanting an experience of
the city’s heritage, here are 6 sites to put in one’s itinerary:
Magellan’s
Cross
A
popular landmark in Cebu, this chapel marks the spot where the
Christian cross was put up by the Spanish and Portuguese explorers
led by Ferdinand Magellan in 1521. The original cross is said to be
encased in the crucifix made of tingalo wood that is seen today.
Basilica
Minore del Santo Niño
Established
in 1565 on the site where the image of the Santo Niño statue was
found by Spanish explorers led by Miguel Lopez de Legazpi, this minor
basilica is considered the oldest Catholic Church in the Philippines.
It is recognized by the Holy See as the “Mother and Head of All
Churches in the Philippines.” The basilica, which is under the
custody of Augustinian Friars, features a museum that holds the
17th-century vestments of the Sto. Niño de Cebu as well as a library
that is open to all nonclerical researchers.
Fort
San Pedro
Located
in the area that is now the Plaza Independencia, this fortress was
built in the early 17th century primarily to ward off Muslim
invaders. It was later seized by the Filipinos during the Philippine
Revolution at the end of the 19th century. Today, it is now a
historical park; part of it is a museum containing preserved Spanish
artifacts, documents, and sculptures.
Heritage
of Cebu Monument
Cebu
is a storied city, and one will discover just how true this is in one
glance with a visit to the Heritage of Cebu Monument. Inaugurated in
December 2000, it features different sculptures depicting the history
of Cebu—the galleons, churches, heroes, and personalities are put
together in one artistic tableau.
Built
in the late 17th century, this ancestral home has the distinction of
being one of the oldest houses in the Philippines and possibly the
oldest Chinese house established outside China. It has retained its
original structure, consisting of hardwood, terracotta, and coral
stones glued with egg whites. Today, the house has been transformed
into a museum containing antique pieces and artworks, native
furniture, and religious icons.
Montebello
Villa Hotel
Located
at the heart of the bustling metropolis, this 4-hectare Cebu
accommodation boasts Spanish Colonial architecture featuring clay
roof tiles, stucco walls, arched windows, and wrought-iron railings
and chandeliers. A favorite of many travelers, the hotel exudes
upper-class country-style living with amply furnished rooms and
suites, in-house restaurants, swimming pools, and sprawling gardens.
Montebello
Villa Hotel welcomes many guests throughout the year, more so during
summer when there is an influx of tourists wanting to experience the
Old-World charm of Cebu. This is why the hotel has come up with the
Summer Room Sale wherein guests can enjoy up to 55% off when using
the promo code “summersale55” upon booking on the hotel website.
This Cebu City hotel promo running until May 31, 2018 comes with
complimentary buffet for 2 persons; use of the swimming pool, gym,
and game room; Wi-Fi access, and scheduled drop-off shuttle to 2 of
the popular malls in the city. This special deal of this hotel
in Cebu City is surely a budget-saver, allowing you to spend less
on accommodations so you can go out and about discovering the Queen
City of the South.
Montebello
Villa Hotel is located in Gov. M. Cuenco Avenue, Banilad, Cebu City,
Philippines 6000. Know more about this hotel in Cebu City by visiting
http://www.montebellovillahotel.com.
