Mactan-Cebu International Airport 31 min
Temple of Leah, Cebu (22 min) Built in 2012, this elaborate Roman-style temple is dedicated to Leah Villa Albino-Adarna. Basilica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebu (12 min) Catholic church dating to the 1500s, rebuilt in the 1700s, known for its statue of Jesus as a child. Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral (11 min) Catholic cathedral completed in 1909, featuring an ornate golden altar & a Spanish-colonial facade. The Heritage of Cebu Monument (10 min) Cebu Provincial Museum (7 min) Museum within a former jail featuring several galleries focused on regional history & culture. Tops Lookout (27 min) Popular observation spot with casual dining options & sweeping views of the city. Lapu-Lapu Monument (33 min) Bronze 20-m. statue of native warrior Lapu-Lapu, who defeated Magellan & his men in 1521. Casa Gorordo Museum (10 min) Built in the 1850s, this former residence of Juan Gorordo offers guided tours, a cafe & a gift shop. Cebu Taoist Temple (12 min) Magellan's Marker (33 min) Statue & park honoring Lapu-Lapu, the warrior who defeated Magellan, with markets & dining nearby. Fort San Pedro (10 min) Remains of a triangular stone Spanish fortress, dating to 1738, today housing a garden & museum. Sky Experience Adventure (11 min) Amusement complex atop Crown Regency Hotel, with rides, dining, a disco & high-altitude activities. Yap-Sandiego Ancestral House (10 min) Historic residence constructed in the 17th-century featuring hand-carved furniture, art & a garden. Carbon Market (37 min) Large, lively market, the oldest in Cebu City, offering local produce, crafts, souvenirs & more. Krus ni Magellan (12 min) Cross brought by Spanish explorers in 1521, marking the start of Christianity in the Philippines. |