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ILOILO
CITY :
Best of the Islands Philippines
Places of Interest
Museo Iloilo
An impressive collection of Iloilo's cultural heritage which
includes stone age native pottery; fossils; jewelry; burial sites;
trade pottery from China, Annam and Siam; era photos. Mementos
and war relics; a British sunken ship; Spanish-era Filipino sculpture;
and modern art done by Ilonggo artists and craftmen.
Jaro
A district 3 kms. away from the city where one can see the old
colonial homes of sugar barons and Spanish - Filipino mansions
of the rich. Other attraction : the antique shops and its being
the seat of Catholicism in Western Visayas.
Philippine
Travel Tips and General Informations
Source of Information:
Department of Tourism, Philippines
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ILOILO
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Source of Information: Department of Tourism, Philippines |
Jaro Cathedral
This seat of the Jaro Arch bishoric is approximately 3 kms. from
the city proper. Miag-ao Church. Declared a national landmark
in 1973 through P.D. 260, this church has an architectural style
reminiscent of the Aztecs. It was built in 1786 and is located
40 kms. south west of Iloilo City. It is a UNESCO World Heritage
lister.
Sta. Barbara Golf Course
Located 16 kms. north of Iloilo City, this 37-hectare, 18-hole
course built in 1907 is the oldest in the Philippines.
Panay Liberation Market
The market commemorates the American libreation of Panay Island
from the japanese invaders in 1945.
Janiuay Cemetery
Built in 1875, this famous Spanish-Filipino cemetery is made
of cut stone and fossil rocks and features three imposing stairways
and two Gothic doors. Its is 32 kms. from the city.
Sicogon Island
Five kilometers away from the Estancia town proper is this 1,104-hectare
palm fringed island with while sand beaches.
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Jaro Cathedral Sta. Barbara Golf Course Panay Liberation Market Janiuay Cemetery Sicogon Island |