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CEBU
CITY :
Best of the Islands Philippines
Religious Tourist Attractions
Image of Santo Niño -
Considered as the oldest religious relic in the Philippines.
It was on April 14, 1521 that Magellan gave the image to Queen
Juana as a baptismal gift. Forty-four years later, on April 27,
1965 when Miguel Lopez de Legaspi arrived, Fr. Andres de Urdaneta
who formally christianized the Cebuanos, found the natives hostile.
Legazpi besieged the settlement and set the village on fire.
It was on one burnt houses that Juan Camus, a soldier, found
the image of Sto. Niño unscratched. Since then, the miraculous
image has been venerated by the Cebuanos as its patron saint.
At present, the miraculous image is kept in the parish convent,
and a replica is adorned with gold and precious stones and enshrined
in glass. It is housed in a side altar inside the Basilica Minor
del Santo Niño.
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Travel Tips and General Informations
Source of Information:
Department of Tourism, Philippines
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CEBU
CITY : Religious Tourist Attractions Image of Santo Niño - Considered as the oldest religious relic in the Philippines. It was on April 14, 1521 that Magellan gave the image to Queen Juana as a baptismal gift. Forty-four years later, on April 27, 1965 when Miguel Lopez de Legaspi arrived, Fr. Andres de Urdaneta who formally christianized the Cebuanos, found the natives hostile. Legazpi besieged the settlement and set the village on fire. It was on one burnt houses that Juan Camus, a soldier, found the image of Sto. Niño unscratched. Since then, the miraculous image has been venerated by the Cebuanos as its patron saint. At present, the miraculous image is kept in the parish convent, and a replica is adorned with gold and precious stones and enshrined in glass. It is housed in a side altar inside the Basilica Minor del Santo Niño. |
Source of Information: Department of Tourism, Philippines |
BASILICA MINOR DEL SANTO NIÑO
- This church was built by Miguel Lopez de Legaspi and Fr. Andres
Urdaneta on the site where the image of Santo Niño was
found in 1565. The first structure of the church was, however,
destroyed by fire on November 1, 1568. It was rebuilt in 1602
under the administration of Juan Albaran and was rehabilitated
in 1740. On May 1965, the church was conferred the title of Basilica
Minor del Santo Niño by Cardinal Antonuitte, Papal Legate
during the Fourth Centennial celebration of the Christianization
of Cebu.
MANDAUE-MACTAN BRIDGE - Built
in 1972 at a cost of P 65 million. This 864-meter bridge connects
the islands of Mactan and Cebu.
TOPS - Situated on top of cool
Busay Hills, an excellent sight seeing spot which offers a breathtaking
view of Metro Cebu and the islands of Mactan and Olanga. Cottages
are available for daytime picnics and instant evening parties.
PARADISE VALLEY - Located in
Paril, Barili, 61 km. south of Cebu City. Take off for a perfect
weekend and simply bask in the awesome and natural splendor of
Cebu's only Mountain Resort. Only 90 minutes drive away from
the city life, passing through scenic and picturesque terrain
and seaside towns of the south.
BEVERLY HILLS - A scenic subdivision
on Lahug Hills commands a breathtaking view of the entire city.
LILOAN LIGHTHOUSE - Found in
the municipality of Liloan, around 18 kms. north of Cebu City.
Built by the Ameicans in 1904.
THE NEW CEBU COLISEUM - A sports
center located at Sanciangco Street where concerts and ball games
are usually held.
YMCA - Along Osmeña Blvd.
is a sports comples equipped with body building equipment, swimming
pool, bowling lanes and ball game courts. Accomodation is also
available.
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BASILICA MINOR DEL SANTO NIÑO - This church was built by Miguel Lopez de Legaspi and Fr. Andres Urdaneta on the site where the image of Santo Niño was found in 1565. The first structure of the church was, however, destroyed by fire on November 1, 1568. It was rebuilt in 1602 under the administration of Juan Albaran and was rehabilitated in 1740. On May 1965, the church was conferred the title of Basilica Minor del Santo Niño by Cardinal Antonuitte, Papal Legate during the Fourth Centennial celebration of the Christianization of Cebu. MANDAUE-MACTAN BRIDGE - Built in 1972 at a cost of P 65 million. This 864-meter bridge connects the islands of Mactan and Cebu. TOPS - Situated on top of cool Busay Hills, an excellent sight seeing spot which offers a breathtaking view of Metro Cebu and the islands of Mactan and Olanga. Cottages are available for daytime picnics and instant evening parties. PARADISE VALLEY - Located in Paril, Barili, 61 km. south of Cebu City. Take off for a perfect weekend and simply bask in the awesome and natural splendor of Cebu's only Mountain Resort. Only 90 minutes drive away from the city life, passing through scenic and picturesque terrain and seaside towns of the south. BEVERLY HILLS - A scenic subdivision on Lahug Hills commands a breathtaking view of the entire city. LILOAN LIGHTHOUSE - Found in the municipality of Liloan, around 18 kms. north of Cebu City. Built by the Ameicans in 1904. THE NEW CEBU COLISEUM - A sports center located at Sanciangco Street where concerts and ball games are usually held. YMCA - Along Osmeña Blvd. is a sports comples equipped with body building equipment, swimming pool, bowling lanes and ball game courts. Accomodation is also available. |