Tourism: City Spots

Cebu, the Queen City of the South, is rich in historical sites and exciting destinations. Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino beckons you to catch the sights and hear the sounds of one of the most exotic venues in Asia. Feel the warmth of hospitality for which Filipinos are world-famous.

Magellan's Marker

Magellan's Marker marks the spot where the famous explorer died in knee deep water as he tried to come ashore.

Magellan's Cross

The cross marks the spot where Filipino Christians were first Baptized on April 14, 1521. It is in a small kiosk on the grounds of the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño on Magallanes Street.

Fort San Pedro

This, the oldest colonial fort in the Philippines, is also among the most well preserved. The fort was built in 1565, though much of the present structure dates to a renovation done in 1738. The fort is now a museum and includes a number of documents, sculpture, and art work along with historical artifacts from the fort.

Lapu-Lapu Monument

The brave warrior from the island of Mactan who engaged the superior forces of Magellan in battle along the shore. Magellan was slain in that battle and Lapulapu became the first recorded Filipino hero.

Plaza Independencia

Formerly called "Plaza Libertad". Strategically located between Fort San Pedro and the building that used to house the old Gobierno Provincial, it now becomes the most favored spot for picnics and trysts. Dominated by the obelisk of Legaspi, Plaza Independencia is Cebu's most historically significant plaza.

Basilica Minore del Santo Niño

Cebu's holiest site and, some say, the soul of the city. The "Santo Niño" is inside the Basilica. The Santo Nino De Jesus is a statue - and now relic. It was a token of friendship between Magellan to a local noble woman, Queen Juana. The Basilica is the country's oldest church. It was built in 1565 and destroyed by fire in 1568, rebuilt in 1602, and again restored in 1740.

Pres. Sergio Osmeña Memorabilia

Contains the late president's historic car, his personal belongings and mementoes.

Fuente Osmeña

A circular park dedicated to the memory of Cebu's Grand Old Man, the late President Sergio Osmeña. This famous landmark has a fountain in the center and is perfect for picnics, skating, and people-watching on lazy afternoons.