Top 7 Instagrammable Spots Near Your Condo in Cebu

Oct 30, 2022

With nearly 170 islands at its disposal, Cebu easily qualifies as one of the top Visayas tourist destinations and the best destinations in the Philippines. Cebu lives up to its nickname as "The Gateway to a Thousand Journeys" and offers a wealth of exploration opportunities. 

Travelers looking to experience local Philippine culture at its best will find the place a worthy destination thanks to its extensive collection of vintage places in Cebu, breathtaking natural scenery, and renowned dining establishments. It's no surprise that Instagram users have started to favor Cebu as a photo location.

Cebu Instagram Places

The city has it all: lookout points, temples, beautiful beaches, and more. You'll have no trouble finding Instagram-worthy spots in Cebu to make your feed look fierce.

These are Cebu City's top seven Instagrammable locations:

1. Temple of Leah

Be sure to add Temple of Leah to your itinerary if you want to visit Instagram-worthy spots in Cebu. Teodorico Soriano Adarna built it in 2012, which is just how recent it is. The temple's name, Leah Villa Albino-Adarna, was given to it by the man as a memorial to his 53-year-old wife. For a good reason, it is sometimes compared to the Taj Mahal in India and is located in Cebu City. The temple has 24 chambers, a gallery, a museum, and a library where Leah's possessions are kept. You can enter the building to see the nine-foot-tall statue of Teodorico Adarna's Queen, Leah Albino-Adarna, or stand outside the building in the courtyard to take pictures of the skyline.

2. The Tops Lookout

At Tops Lookout, you can take in the entire skyline of Cebu City. Most tourists still need to include this lookout in their travel plans. The lookout is a substantial concrete circle with benches placed evenly around it. The nearby businesses will be closed if you arrive early, but you will probably be the only person there, allowing you to take the ideal Instagram photo from 600 meters above Cebu City. Sit inside one of the spherical concrete arches and experiment with angles, or just take pictures of the breathtaking scenery from one of the town's highest points.

3. Cebu Taoist Temple

Visit the Cebu Taoist Temple and take in the Chinese design and inspiration for your Instagram photos! Since its construction in 1972, it has drawn both worshippers and tourists. The Php Sian Temple and the Main Temple are two small temples that make up the building. Both are accessible for tourists to stroll through, take pictures, and admire the landmark. Visitors can also enjoy some pretty breathtaking views of the city below. 

4. Sirao Flower Garden

The Sirao Flower Garden is one of Cebu's Instagram places. It is located along the same route as the Tops Lookout and the Temple of Leah. The views are unmatched, especially from atop some of the scattered structures that are present, such as the large golden hand that looks down on the valley below. The gardens are decorated with an abundance of vibrantly colored flowers in addition to a variety of random structures, statues, windmills, and other objects. For this reason, it is frequently referred to as Little Amsterdam.

5. Casa Gordo Museum

The Casa Gorordo Museum was formerly a private residence constructed in the middle of the 19th century. It was formerly owned by the Gorordos, one of Cebu's most prominent families, and later used as the archbishop of Cebu's residence. You can find Mactan coral stone blocks, vintage furniture, and authentic Philippine hardwood inside the museum. In this wood-and-stone-style home from the Spanish era, has been converted into a museum and now houses historical attire, paintings, decorative art, and more. Visitors are sure to take a trip down memory lane. Perfect for those who want to visit a vintage place in Cebu. 

6. Fort San Pedro

Fort San Pedro, a triangular bastion fort that served as a military defense structure during the 17th century, is comparable to Manila's Fort Santiago. This fortress was built by the Spanish conquistador Miguel Lopez de Legazpi, who established the first settlement in Cebu. Here, you can learn more about the history of Cebu, the remnants of the Spanish empire, and get a closer look at some exceptionally well-preserved Spanish artifacts. Visit the oldest and smallest fortress in the nation if you want to give your Instagram feed a sense of centuries past.

7. Simala Shrine

Numerous devotees visit Simala Shrine every day; it is one of the most popular religious sites in the Philippines and the busiest church in southern Cebu. The well-known church was constructed by Marian Monks from Pampanga following a number of miraculous occurrences, including Mama Mary weeping. In order to visit the Shrine, devotees and believers have been making their way down south in the hope of receiving healing and having their prayers answered. Even visitors of other religions travel to Sibonga to take pictures of the beautiful structure because of its majestic castle-like features. Make sure to take photos and feel like a royalty.

Although the majority of people think of Cebu as the ideal vacation destination, it's more than that. Many people believe that Cebu offers the ideal fusion of city life and suburban life.Even when you live in the Queen City of Cebu, you can take advantage of all the benefits of city life. This is due to the city's thriving commercial districts and residential communities being tucked right inside the province's scenic landscape. Several condos in Cebu are also booming in the district.

Both locals and tourists from other countries can enjoy Cebu City's numerous tourist attractions. With its groundbreaking project, Suarez Residences Cebu, a pre-selling condo of Vista Residences Inc., seizes the chance to invest and invites investors for a convenient and comfortable living. 

Suarez Residences Cebu is a pre-selling condo good for families. This condo in Cebu is ideally situated near the busy Metro Cebu. This remarkable 29-storey L-shaped building offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units, all of which come with breathtaking unit views, so residents can experience the luxury of condo living. Residents might be able to see the sea or mountains, which is a wonderful method of unwinding that will undoubtedly bring happiness and relaxation.

Cebu is arguably one of the best cities to live, work, and enjoy life to the fullest for locals and foreigners. If you choose to reside here, you may acquire everything you need for your ideal lifestyle.

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