A walk in Colon Street is a must for Cebu visitors. Being the oldest street in the Philippines, it was such a bonus for a historic buff like me to be able to do so when I was in Cebu. Another good thing when you are near this area is you can also visit the Heritage of Cebu monument or locally known as Parian monument.
This monument showcases the whole history of Cebu; the influence of Christianity, the battles between the natives and foreigners and the continuous sought of true freedom and justice. The gate is actually locked when we first got in but the caretaker opened it up for us so we can take more pictures. There is no entrance fee but anyone can donate to help upkeep the place.
Just a few steps away from the monument, is a street that houses a lot of ancestral homes dating back from the time of the spaniards. There is an entrance fee and cameras are not allowed inside. There a couple of houses to choose from but we opted for Casa Gorordo because the first house that we inquired on gave us a high amount for the entrance fee, good thing my sister has been to Cebu before so she knows better. Casa Gorordo also charges an entrance fee but provides tickets with the amount on them so we feel safer to pay.
Below are the pictures I took during our walk.
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