CEBU: THE QUEEN CITY OF THE SOUTH

in travel •  7 years ago 

Philippines was discovered by Magellan on March 15, 1521.The arrival of portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan in 1521 began a period of Spanish exploration and colonization.Philippines was named after King Philip II of Spain.Currently the archipelagic republic of the Philippines is divided into 17 regions(16 administrative and 1 autonomous).


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The name "CEBU" comes from the old Cebuano word sibu or sibo (meaning "trade"),a shortened form of sinibuayng yawa ("the place for trading").


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Cebu City is a significant cultural centre in the Philippines. The imprint of Spanish and Roman Catholic culture is evident. There are also many historically important sights all over the province.
There are many attractive places in cebu like :

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Osmeña Peak

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Simala Church

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Temple of Leah

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Kawasan falls

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Lapu-lapu Shrine

AND MANY MORE

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COME AND VISIT CEBU

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feature iligan city as well hahahha

Next blog ko po ma'am. Thank for the upvote. 😊😇

upvoted you

Thanks bro.

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