Heritage of Cebu Monument
A tableau of sculptures made of concrete, bronze, brass and steel showing scenes about events and structures related to the history of Cebu. Local artist Eduardo Castillo built the sculptures of the Cebu Heritage Monument.

The structures depicted in the Heritage Monument are the Basilica de Santo Nino, the Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral, the Saint John the Baptist Church, the Magellan’s Cross, and a Spanish Galleon, the baptism of Rajah Humabon, a procession of the Santo Nino, a Roman Catholic mass, and the Battle of Mactan between Lapu-Lapu and Ferdinand Magellan. The persons depicted in the monument include the late president Sergio Osmena Sr., and Blessed Pedro Calungsod.

Cebu Provincial Capitol
A neo-classical edifice designed in 1936 by US-trained Filipino Architect Juan M. Arellano. Arellano was also responsible for the design of other government buildings in the country most notably the Legislative Building.

Construction of the capitol building started in 1937 during the incumbency of Governor Sotero B. Cabahug and finished a year later during the time of Governor Buenaventura Rodriguez. It was inaugurated on June 14, 1938 by no less than President Manuel L. Quezon. The center of attraction of the building is the dome and the concave facade with an inscription that says “The authority of the government emanates from the people.” Columns flanking the central concave facade are each topped with a statue of a man and a woman.

Fort San Pedro
Built in 1738 it is the smallest and oldest bastion in the country built to repel Muslim raiders. At times, it served as a stronghold for Filipino revolutionaries, as a US army barracks, and as a prison camp during the Japanese occupation.

The fort began as a single triangular bastion when it was first built with logs and mud in 1565, with Spanish conquistador Miguel Lopez de Legazpi breaking ground for the structure. It served as the nucleus of the first Spanish settlement in the Philippines.Fort San Pedro is the oldest and smallest fort in the Philippines. Built by the Spaniards to repel sieges by hostile natives and Muslim pirates, the fort was deemed finished in 1738, some 200 years after it started construction. The structure was also described as having a total area of 2,025 square meters, with walls that are 20 feet high and eight feet thick, and towers that rise 30 feet from the ground.

Philippine Taoist Temple
This temple preserves the teachings of Lao-Tse, the 600 B.C. Chinese philosopher. Everyday people climb its 99 steps to light joss sticks and have their fortune read. A towering, multi-tiered, multi-hued attraction accessible by three separate winding routes.

Attractions here consist of huge, colorful dragon, a replica of the Great Wall of China, spacious balconies offering scenic views, souvenir shops, mini library with instructional materials, and dozens of escalating steps. To reach the top of the Taoist Temple of Cebu, you have to take 99 steps. Like most Taoist tradition, people could also get their future read here in the Taoist Temple of Cebu. A monk equipped with fortune sticks inside the temple facilitates this practice.

Basilica Minore del Santo Nino
The Santo Nino de Cebu is the oldest religious relic in the Philippines. Given By Magellan to Queen Juana in 1521, the statue survived fires set by the Spaniards themselves in 1565. Since then Cebuanos have venerated the image.

The Basilica Minore Del Santo Nino is the country's oldest church, built in 1565 by Miguel Lopez de Legazpi and Fray de Urdaneta. Destroyed by fire on November 1, 1568, it was rebuilt in 1602 and rehabilitated in 1740. The church was conferred the title Basilica Minore del Santo Nino in May 1965. Basílica Minore del Santo Niño and formerly known as the San Agustin Church prior to its elevation, a 16th century church in the heart of Cebu City, Philippines. Built on the exact spot where the image of the Santo Niño, a sculpture depicting Jesus as a black Holy Child, was found by Spanish conquistadors in 1565 preserved in a burned wooden box which was left behind during the 1521 Magellan expedition.

Magellan's Cross
The most important and most famous historical landmarks in Cebu City. Planted in April 14, 1521 by Ferdinand Magellan. Encased in hollow tindalo wood, is housed in a centuries-old kiosk of wood adobe and red-brick tiles. Devout Cebuano's never fail to pause and pray.

This marks the spot where the first Christian Filipinas, RajahHumabon and Queen Juana and about 400 followers were baptized by Fr. Pedro Valderama. Today, the Magellan’s Cross is a popular tourist attraction in Cebu. It is also a symbol of Cebu City and the kiosk’s image can be found in its official city seal. In addition, many government and non-government organizations based in Cebu use the Magellan’s Cross or the kiosk in their seals and logos. The Magellan’s Cross is seen as the symbol of the establishment of Roman Catholicism in the Philippines.

Magellan Marker
This was erected in 1866 to mark the spot where the great explorer died. Inspired by his success in Christianizing the people of Cebu, Magellan crossed the channel to Mactan Island in an effort to spread the faith.

Before he reached the shore, he was killed by island chieftain Lapulapu and his men during the battle for supremacy and freedom on April 27, 1521. Efforts to retrieve the body of Magellan were futile inspite of the offer to trade jewelries and spices for the dead body. Magellan crossed the channel to Mactan Island in an effort to spread the faith. Before he reached the shores, he was killed by the chieftain of the island, Lapulapu and his men during the battle for supremacy and freedom on April 27, 1521. This marker was erected in 1866 to mark the spot where the great explorer died.

Lapu-Lapu Monument
(Mactan Island), Punta Engaño, Lapulapu City - It depicts the hero holding a bolo in one hand and a pestle on the other. Said weapons were believed to have been used during his combat with Magellan. This monument stands as a reminder of Filipino bravery.

Alegre Guitar factory
A variety of exotic woods are used in the finer instruments, some of which must cure for up to three years. The, craftsmanship and sounds of these fine works of art, a mandolin featuring four types of woods with black ebony and Brazilian rosewood, enhanced by mother-of-pearl inlay.