Among the main attractions of Cebu that tourists come here for are the tiger sharks. The opportunity to see these giants of the underwater world up close, or even touch them, is highly valued by divers from all over the world. In Cebu, many companies organize underwater excursions to the habitat of whale sharks. The sharks themselves are often fed to attract their attention to a particular spot.
Among the places marked on any Cebu sightseeing map is the ancient Fort St. Pedro. This is the oldest of the forts built in the Philippines by the Spanish conquistadors. In fact, it was from this fort that the centuries-long Spanish rule over the Philippine Islands began. It is located in Cebu City itself, at A. Pigafetta Street. The fort welcomes visitors from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and you can inquire about tours by calling 0322562284.
A separate attraction of Cebu is Malapascua Island, a kind of Mecca for divers from all over the world. Many photos of Cebu attractions feature the Malapascua Lighthouse, the famous Malapascua Light House. Although the trip to Malapascua by sea will take more than an hour, this island is definitely worth the trip.
There are two very controversial monuments in the province of Cebu. This is the monument to Lapu-Lapu, the chief of Mactan Island who killed Magellan. It is located on Mactan Island, in a town named after the dead chief. The second landmark is the Magellan Cross, carrying parts of the first cross, erected here as a monument to Magellan after his death. Both of these monuments are so widely known that it is not difficult for anyone to find descriptions of these sights.
As the cradle of Christianity in the archipelago, Cebu has many religious sites. Among them are the Basilica of Santo Niño with its amazingly beautiful paintings on the walls. Also worth noting are the Carmelite Monastery of the Philippines, beautiful even in pictures, and the Cebu Cathedral.
Among the attractions in Cebu with well-known names is the Magellan Shrine. This museum is dedicated to Magellan's period of stay in Cebu.
A popular natural landmark on the Cebu province sightseeing chart is Rock Formations. These rocks are located on Taban Island and they are quite picturesque.
Today, Cebu is primarily known as the cultural center of the Philippines. It is here that the ten universities of the Philippines are located.
