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This is the first level of the falls.

This is the first level of the falls.

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Cebu takes pride in being the country's oldest colonial city. Many landmarks attest to the richness of its history. Check them out.

Here are some of the famous landmarks:

Fort San Pedro- located at the wharf areas of Cebu City, it is the nucleus of the first Spanish settlement in the country.

University of San Carlos - the oldest university in Asia that was established by the Dominicans founded in 1595. Its museum has an extensive collection of anthropological and biological artifacts.

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Basilica Minor del Santo Niño

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As a baptismal gift to Queen Juana, Magellan gave a black image of the Infant Child which, on April 27, 1565, managed to remain unscathed after a fire razed Cebu to the ground. The Basilica Minor del Santo Niño was built by Captain Miguel Lopez de Legaspi and Fr. Andres Urdaneta on the spot where the miraculous icon was found. The religious statue has since been enthroned in the basilica, with the original kept inside the convent and a replica enshrined at the church's side altar.

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address:rstgst st.cebu city

University of San Carlos

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The University of San Carlos was established by the Dominican fathers on the site of the former Jesuit-run Colegio de San Ildefonso, originally founded in 1595. Its museum on P. del Rosario Street has an extensive collection of anthropological and biological artifacts.

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Magellan's Cross

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Cebu's most famous historical landmark; planted by Magellan in 1521 to commemorate the celebration of the first Catholic mass in the Phlippines

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address:bpi.st cebu city

Kawasan Falls

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A brief trip brings you to the famous Kawasan Waterfalls, a three tiered cascade of crystal clear mountain springs. Enjoy the picnic to lush scenery, tropical forest, and a cool swim. A very unique experience.

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Some 98 km (or 2,5 -3 hours drive) south-west of Cebu you'll find Kawasan Falls.   From the parking area you'll have to walk more or less 15 to 30 minutes along a very rocky and narrow path, but even though it is a bit humbling bumbling it is worth it, just take it easy and enjoy the walk along the beautiful more..

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address:Matutinao, Badian, Cebu 6031 Philippines
url:kawasanfalls.blogspot.com
email:ace.asis07@gmail.com
openingHours:8:00 a.m

Fort San Pedro

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The fort is the oldest Spanish fort in the country. It served as a principal basis for the Spanish colonization in the Philippines. It was built in 1565 as a lookout against marauders from the south, it has also served - at various times - as army garrison, rebel stronghold, prison camp and city zoo (!) currently houses the offices of the Department of Tourism and an open-air theater

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address:Gen. D. MacArthur Blvd.

Taoist Temple

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The Cebuano's Chinese heritage is very visible and one of the more popular destinations in the city is the Taoist Temple, located at the highest elevation of the Beverly Hills Subdivision. Devotees, meanwhile, go to the Heavenly Temple of Charity at the Peace Valley in the Lahug district.

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Fuente Osmeña Park

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Located at the center of the boulevard is Fuente Osmeña, named after Cebu's Grand Old Man, the late Commonwealth President Sergio Osmeña, Sr. A favorite strolling park among locals, the circular Fuente becomes even more alive in the evenings. Within the park is a skating rink.

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Celestial Garden

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Yet another pilgrimage spot is the Celestial Garden where life-size replicas of the 14 Stations of the Cross are spread in a 12-hectare property within Banawa Hills.

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Colon Street

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Colon, the country's oldest street, was built at the Parian or Chinese District. Located at the heart of downtown, it is a busy commercial center by day and a lively entertainment belt by night.

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