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JUMALON'S MUSEUM

The home of a lepido mosaic art collection so called because it utilizes butterfuly wings as its medium. The museum is located at the residence of Professor Julian Jumalon in Basak, Cebu City.

COLON STREET

The oldest street in the Philippines named after the reknowned explorer "Cristobal Colon" a.k.a. Christopher Columbus is the heart of "downtown" Cebu City. A glittering city by nignt lined with moviehouses, department stores and other establishment.

FUENTE OSMEņA

A fountain honoring Cebu's favorite son, the late Philippine President Sergio Osmeņa Sr. It is one of the city's most famous landmarks dominating the uptown area where commercial and banking establishments have proliferated.

THE UNIVERSITY OF SAN CARLOS MUSEUM

A fine collection of antique ceramicware in archeological diggings in various parts of the country. It also presents samples of flora and fauna in the country and in Cebu particularly.

CHAPEL OF THE LAST SUPPER

250 year old life-size replica of the Lord Jesus with His 12 Apostles seated for the last Supper

MAGELLAN'S MARKER

Magellan crossed the channel to Mactan in the effort to spread the faith. Before he could reach the shore he was killed in knee-deep waters by Lapulapu, the chieftain of Mactan Island, and his men in a battle of supremacy and freedom on April 27, 1521. The marker stands on that fateful battle ground in Mactan Island.

MOALBOAL

Located 89 kms. southwest of Cebu, it offers modestly priced cottages for rent, white sandy beaches. A popular diving area having one of the best coral formations in the country, Scuba diving facilities are available.

THE TOPS

Situated high on top of cool busay Hills is an excellent sight seeing spot which offers a breahtaking view of Metro Cebu and the islands of Mactan and Olango. Cottages are available for daytime picnics and instant evening parties. Only 15 minutes ride away from Cebu City's Lahug area.

IMAGE OF SANTO NIņO DE CEBU

Considred as the oldest religious relic in the PHilippines and Cebu's patron, given as a baptismal gift by Magellan to Queen Juana on April 14, 1521. Today the image is enshirened at the Basilica Minore del Santo Ni˜o. Everyday, a constant line of devotees flies through to kiss the image and offer prayers.

SAN MIGUEL INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX

The biggest glass factory, brewerey, Coca-Cola and Agro Industrial Complex outside Metro Manila.

SOUTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY MUSEUM

Houses a wide collection of Pre-Hispanic artifacts, gold jewelleries, stone implements, burial urns and jars. Also maintains painting exhibitions by Cebuano artists.

MACTAN EXPORT PROCESSING ZONE

The country's largest export processing zone with companies producing goods and items exclusively for export.

MACTAN BEACHES

Famous worlwide for its beautiful white sand beaches and pristine clear waters, for an exceptional vacation experience. Mactan beach resorts offer superb accomodation facilities, scuba diving, wind surfing, boating and other aqua sports.

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