Dumaguete Belfry & St. Catherine of Alexandria Cathedral
Dumaguete Belfry
A stone belfry built in the 18th century to guard against pirates, alongside the oldest Catholic church in Eastern Negros. A city landmark.
The belfry was built between 1754 and 1776, originally as a watchtower to warn of Moro pirate raids. Today a statue of the Virgin Mary stands at its base, where worshippers often light candles and pray. Next to it, St. Catherine of Alexandria Cathedral was built in 1776 and has been rebuilt many times. It is the oldest stone church in the province. Both sit in the city center beside Quezon Park, within walking distance of Rizal Boulevard, and the belfry is especially beautiful when lit up at night.
Opening hours
Open all day (please keep quiet during Mass)
Nearby sights
- Rizal Boulevard
- Sans Rival Cakes & Pastries
- Silliman University Anthropology Museum
- Silliman University
- Forest Camp Valencia
- Casaroro Falls
- Red Rock Hot Spring
- Pulangbato Falls