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Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral
Sight4.7 · 2 2394.3 · 175≈ 45 minFree entry
The Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral is the seat of the Archdiocese of Cebu, founded by Spanish missionaries in 1595. Built in the Spanish colonial baroque style, the church features thick coral-stone walls engineered to withstand typhoons and earthquakes. Its handsome facade is decorated with floral carvings, relief griffins, and statues of saints, leading into a serene interior with a richly gilded main altarpiece.
Highlights
- Seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cebu founded in 1595
- Spanish colonial baroque facade carved with floral reliefs and griffins
- Thick historic coral-stone walls and richly gilded sanctuary altar
Opening hours
| Mon | 08:00 – 12:00, 13:00 – 17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 08:00 – 12:00, 13:00 – 17:00 |
| Wed | 08:00 – 12:00, 13:00 – 17:00 |
| Thu | 08:00 – 12:00, 13:00 – 17:00 |
| Fri | 08:00 – 12:00, 13:00 – 17:00 |
| Sat | 08:00 – 12:00, 13:00 – 17:00 |
| Sun | 08:00 – 12:00, 13:00 – 17:00 |
What’s nearby
Archdiocesan Museum of Cebu houses religious artifacts and art.
1 min walk · 69 m
Humabon was the first ruler of Cebu during Spanish colonization.
1 min walk · 95 m
Plaza Hamabar is a public square in Cebu City.
1 min walk · 103 m
Church and Convent of Santo Niño
2 min walk · 175 m
Basilica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebu Pilgrim Center
2 min walk · 178 m
Basilica del Sto. Nino
2 min walk · 183 m
Minor Basilica of the Holy Child of Cebu (Basilica Minore Del Sto. Niño de Cebu)
2 min walk · 190 m
4.7
Museo Basílica Del Santo Niño
2 min walk · 191 m
4.4
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