Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral
Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral
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Vic Raymund
Cebu City, Philippines297 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
attended our Friend's 25 Years wedding here & it was great to experience. They have also air-condition here.
Written 29 May 2019
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Poor guide
Iloilo City, Philippines112 contributions
May 2019 • Family
This place is near magellans, basilica and fort san pedro. Just google map it. No need to hire a tour guide.
Written 14 May 2019
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Monica Wehinger
Sydney, Australia283 contributions
Jul 2019
Visited when Ave Maria was at full blast and a gorgeous, big family, wedding was on. Cried a tear, while admiring the wonderful and ornate Cathedral work. So happy I saw this right after the Basilica.
Written 19 August 2019
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amaldizon48
Cebu City, Philippines38 contributions
Mar 2017 • Family
Have been inside this Cathedral numerous times and each time, I am mesmerized! Each time, the Cathedral has been transformed to an unforgettable experience!
Written 15 March 2017
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widjaya
Jakarta, Indonesia110 contributions
May 2016 • Family
For me this is the best Architecture at the Downtown, it is visible from the road side and eyes catching... This Catedral is all covered with white color, make it looks more holy and sacral place. the bell tower will rings sometimes,
Written 10 May 2016
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tangadsangig
Whole World32 contributions
I love the architecture of this church. It's a good church for weddings. It also has air conditioning. For weddings you'll have to pay 25,000 the last time I searched in order to turn on the air conditioning of the whole church.
Written 20 December 2012
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Bisayanghilaw
Cebu City, Philippines520 contributions
Feb 2019 • Family
A Japanese Bishop Kiyoharu Ogi invited our family for the ordination of a Cebuano priest in this church. The church was recently renovated in preparation for the proposed visit of Pope Francis ( the visit did not push thru). This old church is very accessible , jeepneys , taxis ply the along roads , P.Burgos and Legaspi streets . The famous Sto Nino Cathedral is just 2 blocks away.
Written 8 May 2019
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Erlinda L
Luzon, Philippines234 contributions
Mar 2019 • Solo
Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral
As I've mentioned in my other contribution it is only walking distance from the popular Basilica and Magellan Cross and I don't think many tourists know about this cathedral. (not like me when I asked a driver he gave me pointers what to see around the area).
I found the place so quiet and calm and whoever wants silence when praying should go here instead of the noisy and crowded Basilica. I saw some people sitting on the benches outside like they're just having peaceful time.
As written by others the architecture of the church is typical of Spanish colonial churches with carved relieves of floral motifs. The construction is made of cut stones and concrete plaster and is now glossed over with a simple white paint.
It's really amazing that as informed this building has gone through many earthquakes but still stands today.
As I've mentioned in my other contribution it is only walking distance from the popular Basilica and Magellan Cross and I don't think many tourists know about this cathedral. (not like me when I asked a driver he gave me pointers what to see around the area).
I found the place so quiet and calm and whoever wants silence when praying should go here instead of the noisy and crowded Basilica. I saw some people sitting on the benches outside like they're just having peaceful time.
As written by others the architecture of the church is typical of Spanish colonial churches with carved relieves of floral motifs. The construction is made of cut stones and concrete plaster and is now glossed over with a simple white paint.
It's really amazing that as informed this building has gone through many earthquakes but still stands today.
Written 19 March 2019
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Jonathan Filoteo
Cebu City, Philippines511 contributions
Jun 2017 • Couples
When I was a child my family will always go to church either here at Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral or at Sto. Niño Church. The church facade is clearly old but the modern renovations can be clearly seen. Today it is painted white. Last December during Christmas Season, the church was decorated with a lot of lighting that will contrast the darknes of the night. I love to attend mass here.
Written 5 June 2017
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jap1990
Metro Manila, Philippines23 contributions
Jul 2016 • Friends
The Cebu Cathedral is also known in Cebu aside from the Sto Nino Basilica, It is just near with each other so why don't you visit it too.
Written 8 January 2017
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NganRosy
Vietnam
Who can telI me how to get there from Cebu city center?. Thank you very much!
Written 4 August 2015
Best is use GRAB. is cheap and you can pay card or cash. :)
Written 3 November 2019
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