Undertaking Sightseeing in Cebu is one of the popular things to do in Cebu. Cebu is a popular tourist destination in Philippines and is a well known tourist destination in the country. For a nice and hassle free Sightseeing in Cebu, travelers need to know useful information about the city and its attractions.
Cebu sightseeing trips are a major part of the itinerary of Cebu tours. Tourists who wish to spend a wonderful holiday amidst the natural beauty and rich tradition of Cebu can embark on the sightseeing tours. Various sightseeing tours are organized by the local tourist board and other private travel agencies. Most tours are single day trips and are dome in buses or cars. There are expert guides who assist the travelers.
Some popular points of sightseeing in Cebu are:
Magellan Marker: It is a large cross which was planted by the Portuguese and Spanish explorers according to the orders of the great explorer Ferdinand Magellan in the year 1521. The cross is beautiful decorated with engravings and paintings.
Fort San Pedro: It is a famous ancient site in the city. The military fort was built under the command of Miguel López de Legazpi. The fort is located close to the harbor of the city. The fort covers an area of around 2, 2025 square meters.
Lapulapu Monument: It is a well known 20 meter bronze memorial statue. The monument is situated on the Mactan Island and was erected in the honor of Lapu-Lapu, who defeated the Spaniards and killed Ferdinand Magellan.
Casa Gorordo Museum: The museum is located near the main city center and stores relics dating back to the ancient ages and the Portuguese period. It is easily accessible from different corners of the city.
Apart from these, there are also other tourist attractions in Cebu, where sightseeing trips are undertaken. They are:
- Mactan Island
- Kawasan Falls
- Olango Wildlife Sanctuary
- Mandaue-Mactan Bridge
Cebu consists of popular dining, shopping and entertainment zones which are popular points of sightseeing in Cebu. Dining in Cebu is a popular activity. There is a wide range of dining hot spots which serve wide range of mouth watering local, Chinese, Cantonese and international delicacies. Local handicrafts and regional artifacts can be bought from the local shopping zones while one can shop for foreign goods in the malls and supermarkets. Nightlife is also very exciting in the city.
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