But amidst its buzzling phase, one can still find historical and interesting place in the city. Afterall, this City is known as the oldest city in the Philippines. Spanish influence in the city is evident in Fort San Pedro and Magellan's Cross. Fine architecture can be seen in the Provincial Capitol Building and the new Heritage of Cebu Monument. And every January, the Basilica Minore del Santo Nino is the center of celebrations. Of course, walking in Colon Street in downtown Cebu will give you a bragging right that you have walked in the oldest street in the Philippines, although without that nostalgic feel.
Here are some shots I have taken while I was wandering around Cebu City:
Here are some shots I have taken while I was wandering around Cebu City:
You may also want to check out my posts on my first trip to Cebu City a couple of years ago by clicking the following links:
Basilica Minore del Sto. Nino
Magellan's Cross
Fort San Pedro
Heritage of Cebu
Taoist Temple
There's no stopping Cebu from going after the heels of Manila in terms of development. What I'm hoping is they keep the historic part really historic.
ReplyDeleteSubukan mo ang skyadventure sa crown regency tower... it's fun! jejejejeje...
ReplyDeleteOne of the nicest things about Cebu is that it's a combo of urban and rural life. I've never been to Fort San Pedro.
ReplyDeleteCebu got the ideal scenario of having the nice beaches just near to the business districts, there's no need to travel like amount of kilometers to go the beach after work. Mactan Island has lots of it.
ReplyDeleteCebu is very close to my heart--i have great friends there. NO dull moment in Cebu, there's plenty to do and sights to see. Lounging the day away, loaf at the beach, or having a massage are my favorite activities in Cebu.:p
ReplyDeleteTo be honest--Im not a very big fan when we speak of economic activity. I barely saw flyovers in the city---which is the reason why traffic congestion is a big headache.....
ReplyDeletethanks to the AYALA's---the business district is slowly expanding and is giving CEBU the promise of a bright future.
Lawstude, I love that first photo! The angle, the composition and the colors are all wonderful. You gave that old canon a quiet beauty! I also really like the shot of the Basilica Del Santa Nino with it's old architecture and gray walls contrasted by the vibrant colors of the people in the street. A perfect harmony of past and present!
ReplyDeleteSo, this is how Cebu looks like. Beautiful
ReplyDeleteYou forgot one of Cebu's best attraction. Danggit Bai.
ReplyDeleteGanda naman ng Magellan's Cross. Parang bagong pinta. :-)
ReplyDeletenice captures, lawstude!
ReplyDeleteCebu City is gorgeous-through your lens...very inviting.
ReplyDeleteKK
ive always admired Cebu's capitol. ang ganda ganda talaga.
ReplyDeleteLS: What a great town with a lot of history. Love the way you got the date on the building.
ReplyDeleteHi Norman! I’m back home and happy to come here!! Another place on my list!! You have been furnishing a lot of names for my list. Thanks!!
ReplyDeleteMeanwhile Blogtrotter is showing you an incredible sea symphony of colours. Enjoy and have a great weekend!
I am so loving Cebu. Another place on my wish-list. Thanks.
ReplyDeletei was just here a few weeks ago on a photo assignment. cebu is nice but kinda on the expensive side. and the traffic didn't improve from the last time i was here. then again, it's a historic place.
ReplyDeletenice picture of the famed magellan's cross. i'd like to see cebu next year.
ReplyDeleteUnmistakably Cebu! Even the scene in Colon doesn't change a lot :)
ReplyDeleteMagellan's Cross is a popular Cebu landmark!
Nice set of photos...
Oh, I have to go back here. Na-miss ko tuloy ang Cebu.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for sharing...
first time to blog hop here.
ReplyDeletei've been to cebu only a couple of times but i'm missing it with this post. nice!
Are you still in Cebu now? I actually arrived here in the Queen city of the South just this afternoon. I'm also thinking of going to Fort San Pedro or somewhere interesting. Been here in Cebu countless of times already but I still keep on coming back for more. :-)
ReplyDeleteIs Cebu City an Island ?? I still remember we have one charter flight Kuching to Cebu Island with full passengers enjoy the casino trip to the city.
ReplyDeleteI would love to visit Cebu City! : )
ReplyDeleteNice photos ..may dalawawa ka pang studyante na extra.
ReplyDeleteParang Manila pala ang Cebu...ibang iba sa imagination ko. Thanks for sharing
Been to Cebu 3X. I miss their food, and everything else actually
ReplyDeletenaalala ko yung magellan's cross na yan. mapanghi eh. hahaha..
ReplyDeleteThe century-old canon looks very interesting. =)
ReplyDeletecebu live up to its name "Queen City of the South". as usual, ang ganda ng mga shots. applause!
ReplyDeleteHistorical Cebu is great.
ReplyDeleteI have to make Cebu a MUST stop next time I visit Pinas :)
ReplyDeletewow great pictures you got here!
ReplyDeletegaling ng mga pictures!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to have my long vacation there starting next week! beloved Philippines!
ReplyDeletethanks a lot for sharing these awesome imgaes!
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