Plaza Independencia
A green plaza in the old city beside Fort San Pedro, with an obelisk honoring Legazpi. It is a landmark public space at the heart of Cebu's historic center.
Plaza Independencia sits right next to Fort San Pedro. During the Spanish period it was called Plaza de Armas, or Armory Square, and it served as the old city's political and military center. It was later renamed to commemorate Philippine independence. In the middle of the plaza stands an obelisk to Miguel López de Legazpi, the 16th-century conquistador. Trees and walking paths around the edges make it a pleasant place to rest. Across the square are colonial-era buildings, including the Customs House. Magellan's Cross is within walking distance. The plaza is free to enter, nighttime lighting is fairly dim, and it is best not to linger after dark.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Fort San Pedro
- Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral
- Magellan's Cross & Basilica del Santo Niño
- Heritage of Cebu Monument
- Yap-Sandiego Ancestral House
- Casa Gorordo Museum
- Carbon Market
- Colon Street