Silliman University
Founded in 1901 by American missionaries, one of Asia's first Protestant universities. Its seaside campus is shaded by trees, and Silliman Hall is a National Historical Landmark.
Silliman University is the reason Dumaguete is known as a 'university town.' The campus is open to the public, where you can stroll under tall acacia trees, see the wooden Silliman Hall built in 1903 (one of the sites housing the anthropology museum), and visit the church by the sea. During the school term many students are on campus, and there are many affordable cafés and bookshops nearby. Visitors need to register at the gate before entering.
Opening hours
Open all day (building hours vary)
Nearby sights
- Silliman University Anthropology Museum
- Sans Rival Cakes & Pastries
- Rizal Boulevard
- Dumaguete Belfry & St. Catherine of Alexandria Cathedral
- Forest Camp Valencia
- Casaroro Falls
- Red Rock Hot Spring
- Pulangbato Falls