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5 historical sites in Cebu
Museu Sugbo is a must see destination for historical buffs and students alike. – Airasia pic, December 10, 2015.Santo Nino Shrine
The Santo Nino Shrine is located in the old Magallanes Street in Cebu City. Historically, the Santo Nino or the Baby Jesus was brought from Spain in 1521 by the famous explorer Ferdinand Magellan, and was thought to have been lost.
Another popular site is Magellans Cross, which is located beside the Santo Nino Shrine in Magallanes Street. It was bought over by the famous explorer Ferdinand Magellan and planted the cross on the spot where they came ashore in 1521.
Museu Sugbo
Museu sugbo is located in MJ Cuenco Avenue. It was established by Governor Gwen Garcia to showcase the historical riches of Cebu. It is a must see destination for historical buffs and students alike.
Cebu Heritage Monument is the shortest street in the Philippines named after Christopher Columbus. – AirAsia pic, December 10, 2015.Cebu Heritage Monument
The shortest street in the Philippines named after Christopher Columbus, is the Cebu Heritage Monument. Created by Edgardo Castrillo, a Philippine National Artist, the monument depicts the history of Cebu.
Showing scenes of the city from the time before it was inhabited by Spaniards to the modern-day city, it’s a great place to take pictures and see a great piece of art.
Fort San Pedro
Fuerza de San Pedro is a military defence structure, built by Spanish and indigenous Cebuano labourers. It is located in the area now called Plaza Indepedencia, in the Pier Area of Cebu City, Philippines.
The smallest, oldest triangular bastion fort in the country was built in 1738 to repel Muslim raiders. In turn, it served as a stronghold for Filipino revolutionaries near the end of the 19th century. This served as the nucleus of the first Spanish settlement in the Philippines.
Fort San Pedro is a military defence structure built by Spanish and indigenous Cebuano labourers. – AirAsia pic, December 10, 2015.Museum University of San Carlos
The University of San Carlos is the oldest established university in the Philippines. It is located in P. Del Rosario street and houses a generous collection of artifacts from early 6th century of Cebu to the present.
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