Category Archives: Cebu

Magellan’s Cross in Cebu City

A visit to Magellan’s Cross is a must for someone travelling and having a vacation in Cebu. This is a landmark in the city.

Historical landmark

Short History of Magellan’s Cross

The Magellan’s Cross marked the site where the first Christian baptism was held.

More than 300 natives, including Queen Juana and Rajah Humabon, were baptized by a Spanish priest known as Father Pedro Valderama.

It used to be an open shrine, until the cross was slowly being chipped away by the natives, because of the wood’s supposed healing powers. In order to protect it, a closed structure was built over it. Continue reading →

AdventuRoj Visits Yap-San Diego Ancestral House

Yap San Diego Ancestral House

The Yap-Sandiego Ancestral House is located at 155-Lopez Jaena corner Mabini Street, Parian District in Cebu, Philippines. It is just a few steps away from the Parian Monument which is also known as Heritage of Cebu Monument and meters away from Colon Street, the oldest street in the Philippines. Considered to be one of the oldest residential houses in the Philippines, the Yap-Sandiego Ancestral House was built sometime between 1675 and 1700. It was originally owned by a Chinese merchant named Don Juan Yap and his wife, Doña Maria Florido. They had 3 children, namely, Maria, Eleuterio, and Consolacion Yap. Continue reading →

AdventuRoj in Cebu Heritage Monument / Parian Monument

Parian Monument Cebu

One of the historical places that you can visit in Cebu is the Cebu Heritage Monument that is located on the original Plaza Parian. The Heritage of Cebu Monument showcases the significant and symbolic events in the history of Cebu from the time of Rajah Humabon to the recent beatification of Cebuano martyr Pedro Calungsod. The monumental sculptural tableau is the work of national artist Edgardo Castrillo. Construction began on July 1997 and inaugurated in Dec. 8, 2000.

Cebu Heritage Monument

Heritage of Cebu Monument

Heritage of Cebu

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