Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral
The principal church of the Archdiocese of Cebu, first built in the 16th century and faithfully rebuilt after WWII damage. Its Baroque façade and bell tower are well preserved.
The cathedral stands two blocks north of the Basilica del Santo Niño and serves as the seat of the Archdiocese of Cebu. The present building is a coral-stone structure dating from the 18th and 19th centuries. It was bombed during WWII and later restored to its original form. Its façade shows classic Spanish colonial Baroque styling, with a triangular pediment. Next door, the Cathedral Museum displays religious artifacts and relics from the colonial period. Entry to the cathedral is free. Dress modestly, with shoulders and knees covered, and keep quiet during Mass. It makes a good stop on a walking route that includes Magellan's Cross and Fort San Pedro.
Opening hours
About 06:00–19:00 (no visits during Mass)
Nearby sights
- Magellan's Cross & Basilica del Santo Niño
- Heritage of Cebu Monument
- Yap-Sandiego Ancestral House
- Plaza Independencia
- Colon Street
- Casa Gorordo Museum
- Fort San Pedro
- Carbon Market