Historical Sites In Cebu

Magellan's Cross

Cross brought by Spanish explorers in 1521, marking the start of Christianity in the Philippines.

7WV2+CQG, P. Burgos St, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu, Philippines

Temple of Leah

Built in 2012, this elaborate Roman-style temple is dedicated to Leah Villa Albino-Adarna.

Cebu Transcentral Hwy, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu, Philippines

Minor Basilica of the Holy Child of Cebu

Catholic church dating to the 1500s, rebuilt in the 1700s, known for its statue of Jesus as a child.

Pilgrim’s Center, Osmeña Blvd, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu, Philippines

Fort San Pedro

Remains of a triangular stone Spanish fortress, dating to 1738, today housing a garden & museum.

7WR4+X7J, A. Pigafetta Street, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu, Philippines

Taboan Public Market

Indoor market hall with stalls selling colorful local produce & heaped baskets of dried fish.

Cebu City, 6000 Cebu, Philippines

TOPS Cebu

Popular observation spot with casual dining options & sweeping views of the city.

Cebu Tops Rd, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu, Philippines

Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral

Catholic cathedral completed in 1909, featuring an ornate golden altar & a Spanish-colonial facade.

6000 Mabini St, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu, Philippines

Sirao Garden

CV48+MPV, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu, Philippines

Yap-San Diego Ancestral House

Historic residence constructed in the 17th century featuring hand-carved furniture, art & a garden.

155 Mabini St, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu, Philippines

Cebu Taoist Temple

Brightly painted hillside pagodas & prayer halls with striking dragon designs & views over the city.

8VMQ+M5X, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu, Philippines

Plaza Independencia

Historic square & community hangout, well-known for its open, grassy field for picnics & recreation. · Dogs allowed

7WV4+73C, CSCR Tunl, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu, Philippines

Magellan's Marker

Statue & park honoring Lapu-Lapu, the warrior who defeated Magellan, with markets & dining nearby.

6015 Punta Engaño Rd, Lapu-Lapu City, 6015 Cebu, Philippines

Casa Gorordo Museum

Built in the 1850s, this former residence of Juan Gorordo offers guided tours, a cafe & a gift shop.

35 Eduardo Aboitiz St, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu, Philippines

Carmelite Monastery

8W96+FHQ, New Era, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu, Philippines

Mactan Shrine

8268+83X Mactan Shrine, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, Philippines

Lapulapu Monument

Bronze 20-m. statue of native warrior Lapu-Lapu, who defeated Magellan & his men in 1521.

8268+H43, Punta Engaño Rd, Lapu-Lapu City, 6015 Cebu, Philippines

Heritage of Cebu Monument

Series of sculptures commemorating important events & buildings from Cebu's colonial past.

7WX3+GCP, Sikatuna St, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu, Philippines

Chapel of San Pedro Calungsod

7VJH+R43 SM Seaside Complex, Church Ave, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu, Philippines

University of San Carlos Museum

Opened in 1967, this university history museum houses archaeological & biological exhibits.

8V2X+384, Pelaez St, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu, Philippines

National Museum of the Philippines - Cebu

7WR3+PQ6, A. Pigafetta Street, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu, Philippines

Archdiocesan Museum of Cebu

Museum focusing on the history & culture of regional Catholicism, including colonial-era artifacts.

7WW3+438, P. Burgos St, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu, Philippines

Talisay Landing and Pagdaong Sa Talisay Historical Marker

Talisay, Cebu, Philippines

Sudlon National Park

130 Cebu Veterans Dr, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines

1730 Jesuit House

26 Zulueta St, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu, Philippines

Cebu Provincial Capitol

N. Escario St, cor Gov. M. Roa St, Cebu City, 6000, Philippines

Parola Lighthouse

92M9+7CP, Liloan, Cebu, Philippines

Beverly Hills Lahug Cebu City

8VMQ+6RX, Unnamed Road, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu, Philippines

Manipis Cliff

8RG5+FR2, Toledo - Manipis Rd, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines

Colon Obelisk

7WX3+5FV, Colon St, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu, Philippines

Sugbu Chinese Heritage Museum

Gotiaoco, M. C. Briones St, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu, Philippines

SRP Tower

7VPP+RRW, Cebu South Coastal Rd, Antuwanga, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu, Philippines

Miguel López de Legazpi Monument

Cebu City, 6000 Cebu, Philippines

Rajah Humabon Monument

7WW3+CG6, Humabon, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines

Philippine Chinese Spiritual Temple

8V7Q+HPX, Don Pedro Rodriguez, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu, Philippines

Museo Basílica Del Santo Niño

7WV2+JH6, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu, Philippines

Antonio Pigafetta Monument

7WR4+V6H, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu, Philippines

BPI Museum

7WV3+C2R, P. Burgos St, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu, Philippines

Battle of Tres de Abril Marker

7VWQ+PG7, V Rama Ave, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu, Philippines

Lighthouse Shell Island

7WP2+3H2 Shell island, Cordova, Cebu, Philippines

Andres Bonifacio Monument and Historical Marker

7WR3+WXP, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu, Philippines

Parola Replica

92X2+M3R, Liloan, Cebu, Philippines

Lauis Ledge Light Beacon Station

6VPR+6QF, Cordova, Cebu, Philippines

Senator Vicente Rama Monument

7WV2+7Q4, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu, Philippines

Cebu Veterans Memorial

Plaza Independencia, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu, Philippines

Simbahan ng Pardo Historical Marker

7VH3+PWR, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu, Philippines

Pulpogan consolacion

District 5, Consolacion, 6001 Cebu, Philippines

VIBAL Basketan Arcae10

8VRR+2P8, Unnamed Road, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu, Philippines

LINTUANG CAMBINOCOT

FW33+FF2, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu, Philippines

Jose Rizal Monument

7WV2+4R9, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu, Philippines

Rodriguez Castle

7XPG+X8X, F. Magellan St, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, Philippines