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Cebu Tourist Spots

Dubbed as the busiest metropolis of Visayas, many of you

might want to visit (and revisit!) Cebu. No wonder; after all,

Cebu holds a unique mix of that classic Spanish Charm andmodern city living. If you are heading to Cebu soon, be sure

not to miss these must-see tourist spots:

Sto Nio Basilica and Magellans Cross
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Known as one of the oldest churches in the country, this grand

Basilica is Cebus grandest church. Many people, locals andtourists alike, go there to have a glimpse of the famous Sto.

Nino and/ or hear mass at the gold-encrusted altars. Walk for a

few meters and youll also see Magellans cross, which is theoriginal cross planted by Ferdinand Magellan when he came to

the Philippines. The cross is now encased in another kind of

wood (tindalo) and is sheltered with concrete and steel. Thereare no entrance fees to these spots, although donation boxes

are easy to spot. This Catholic compound is located at the

heart of the city, between Jakosalem st. and P. Burgos st.

Casa Gorordo Museum
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Some find this place eerie but its only because this is a real oldhouse owned by four generations of Gorordos. In fact, the first

Cebuano bishop, Juan Gorordo actually lived here. Located at

Lopez Jaena st., Cebu city, its a well-maintained renovatedstone house from the 1800s. Inside, you will see the originalfurniture and fixtures and the rooms are still well-preserved.

You will surely find many noteworthy pieces that have unique

purposes, many of those unknown to us today. Many peoplesay they still see or feel other spirits here. Well, I guessthats part of the experience!

Taoist Temple
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Heres another landmark at Beverly Hills, Cebu city. Its a realTaoist temple, with a couple of high ceiling chapels, the classickoi fish pens and mimicked Chinese landmarks such as

the Great Wall of China. The solemnity in this place is relaxing

and the view is great from up there. Have a taste of their

traditional Chinese green tea for more worthwhile visit.

Fort San Pedro

History says this fort was built sometime in the early 1700s to

protect the people from Muslim raids. It is also known as theoldest fort in the country. There are a few exhibits inside and

other preserved items such as canyons, paintings and
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This ones for daredevils! Crown Regencyhotel houses Cebusmost daring experiences such as the Sky Walk, Edge Coaster

(hang onto the edge of the 35th floor), Cliff Hanger and
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tower zip line rides, among others. The hotel also houses a

great bar, a high-end restaurant and a classy 4D theater.

Now we had your Cebu itinerary finally covered. Enjoy your trip

to theseCebu tourist spots!

[ About the author:

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consultant from Davao. For leisure, she reads

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