Historic Sites in Cebu

Fort San Pedro

Built by the Spanish under the command of Miguel López de Legazpi, this historic military defense structure now serves as a museum and heritage site.

Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral

Officially known as the Metropolitan Cathedral and Parish of St. Vitales, this historic Roman Catholic cathedral is a central place of worship in Cebu City.

Magellan Monument

Lapu-Lapu Monument

Monument

Casa Gorordo

Held for generations by the Gorordo family, this historic home has been redesigned into a museum showcasing traditional Cebuano lifestyle.

1730 Jesuit House

Reputed to be the oldest building in the Philippines, this remarkably preserved structure now houses a museum dedicated to its long history.

Sandiego-Yap Ancestral House

Built from coral stone and wood by Chinese merchants in the early 17th century, this ancestral residence is one of the oldest standing houses in Cebu.

Liberty Shrine

Taoist Temple

Located in the Beverly Hills Subdivision of Cebu City, this active place of worship serves as a center for Taoism.

Museum Sugbo

Housed in the former Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center, this museum showcases art and regional history.

Nuestra Senora Patrocinio De Maria Church

Designated a National Cultural Treasure in 2000, this historic site is thought to be the oldest stone church in the Philippines remaining in its original form.

Plaza Independencia

A historic public park set close to many colonial-era landmarks, offering a starting point for exploring Cebu's Spanish heritage.