Best Cebu Heritage Sites to Visit, Cebu, Philippines

Cebu is one of the most popular travel destinations in the Philippines, and for many people, it may very well be one of their first destinations in the Philippines.

The city of Cebu is rich in history, capturing key historical moments from the arrival of the Spanish and the integration of Chinese immigrants from the Fujian province, which creates a very unique mestizo cultural identity.

This guide will walk you through the key sites which can be visited while you are exploring the Cebu. Without further ado鈥�

This military defense structure was built by the Spanish after the arrival of Legazpi. Although the exact date of the construction is debatable, it is known that it dates back to at least the year of 1738 which is mentioned at its gate.

Located in the site of Independence Plaza, this monument is dedicated to Miguel Lopez de Legazpi, who was a Spanish conquistador that led an expedition to conquer the Philippine islands circa the 16th century. His works effectively created the trans-Pacific Manila galleon trade, which was a vital link connecting trades between the Latin America and the Asia Pacific. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).

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Guide Name: Best Cebu Heritage Sites to Visit
Guide Location: Philippines » Cebu
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Andrew Darwitan
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