Aside from exploring Cebu’s rich past and history, you could also familiarize yourself with some of the city’s little known facts. Here are 7 trivia about the ‘Queen City of the South’:
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The Spaniards colonized the Philippines in 1565 and Cebu was their landing site. Spanish conqueror Miguel Lopez de Legazpi founded the city and thus became the most ancient metropolis in the country. The picture above is called the ‘Colon’ street, also the oldest street in the Philippines. The most notable Cebu property, however; is the Yap-Sandiego ancestral house, one of the most ancient houses in the nation.
2) One of the longest and widest bridges can be found here
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This Cebu property is one of the longest and widest bridges in the Philippines. The Marcelo Fernan Bridge measures 1.23 kilometers long and it has a center span of 185 meters. The bridge is located in Metro Cebu connecting the islands of Mactan and Cebu.
3) One of the country’s presidents was hailed from the Queen City of the South
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Sergio Osmeña was the fourth president of the Philippines from 1944 to 1946. He was the first Visayan to become president and was born in Cebu City in September 9, 1878.
4) Cebu’s Sinulog Festival is one of the most popular fiestas in the Philippines
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The prominent festival is attended not only by residents of the province but also by local and international tourists. Millions of people have visited the event through the years. It is, indeed, one of the grandest events of the country. The celebration usually lasts for 9 days and is usually held every 3rd Sunday of January.
5) Cebu played a huge role in World War II
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To cut the long story short, the Battle of Cebu was an important snippet of Philippine history. This historical marker commemorates the events that took place in 1945 when 10,000 Japanese troops surrendered to Gen. Arnold. This resulted to the liberation of the city and
ended World War II.
6) Ferdinand Magellan planted an iconic cross that symbolizes Christianity
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Ferdinand Magellan’s purpose in erecting the cross is to propagate the Roman Catholic faith to the residents of the Philippines. Since Cebu is the center of the country, its spread has been made easier. Now, the Philippines is the 4th largest Christian country on earth and we have Magellan to thank for that.
7) You can get a bird’s eye view of the city and beyond at a view deck
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Tops Lookout is a view deck situated 2,500 feet above sea level. If you want to be fascinated and terrified at the same time, this is your go-to place. All you have got to do is hike through Mt. Busay and climb the deck and prepare to be amazed. The view of the entire Cebu city’s properties can be found and even Bohol is visible at the top, too.
This thriving metropolis is not only filled with historical sites and events. It is also a paradise loaded with interesting facts.
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