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It's got be Iloilo
" You will just fall in love "
San Pedro , the birthplace of Iloilo
Let us begin to where Iloilo have all begun ... You can see the coastline is gleaming with lights through the San Pedro corniche , this very place gives birth to a place called Iloilo .
It had witnessed ancient ships of the
Spanish in 16th century , Dutch in 17th century , Americans in 19th century and
Japanese in 2oth century. Iloilo remained unscathed and endures because of this seemingly enchanted structure thus Pedro means stone in Greek Language.
It had witnessed ancient ships of the
Spanish in 16th century , Dutch in 17th century , Americans in 19th century and
Japanese in 2oth century. Iloilo remained unscathed and endures because of this seemingly enchanted structure thus Pedro means stone in Greek Language.
Sunburst Park
Sunburst Park - is previously known as Customs House Plaza. It was renamed Sunburst Park in 1945 in honor of the 40th Infantry ‘Sunburst’ Division which liberated Iloilo City from the Japanese on Mar. 20, 1945. The Freedom Grandstand was built in the park between 1956 and 1960 to commemorate the passage of Republic Act 1209 or the Iloilo City Freedom Law on April 29, 1955.The Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) restored the historic park .The ''Freedom Grandstand'' relocated in Muelle Loney (Loney Wharf) in 2018.
Calle Real or Royal Street
Footprints of Ilongo History
is seen here . While other places are busy bulldozing their old structures , Ilongo wants to preserve its cultural heritage. Ilongo wants to experience where their ancestors had once walked or shopped in this ancient 3 Kilometer downtown. It is amazing ! its like youre going back time with their way of living before and its all but rewarding to see them right before your eyes. You may eat delicious Lomi in Kongkee at the front of this building . ( Just click to see )
is seen here . While other places are busy bulldozing their old structures , Ilongo wants to preserve its cultural heritage. Ilongo wants to experience where their ancestors had once walked or shopped in this ancient 3 Kilometer downtown. It is amazing ! its like youre going back time with their way of living before and its all but rewarding to see them right before your eyes. You may eat delicious Lomi in Kongkee at the front of this building . ( Just click to see )
Cultural Heritage Site
Casa Real De Iloilo
Once the seat of Spanish Government and Governors over whole of Iloilo including the Sub-province of Concepcion and Island of Guimaras. Spanish Civilization swept Iloilo . It is testament to the Splendid Spanish Iloilo and her devotion to Spain . The bond of Iloilo and Spain is solidified by Spanish Ambassador Luis Calvo Castaño and his appointment of Ma. Rosa Cacho as honorary consul to arrange and coordinate the visits of Spanish officials and Spanish investors to Iloilo City.
Museo Iloilo
Museo Iloilo is located in along Bonifacio Drive . It is the first government sponsored-Museum outside Manila built in 1971( 25 years earlier than Bacolod) .
Ilongo ancient cultural history are stored here such as ancient weapons, including the swords, knives and other items that were used by the ancient warriors, jars , gold mask , jewelries , porcelain potteries during Ming Dynasty traded from Annam , Siam China and Thailand which were unearthed in various places in Iloilo . It has also carbon-q4 dated fossils , sword and spears of the Mondo tribe of Panay .
Ilongo ancient cultural history are stored here such as ancient weapons, including the swords, knives and other items that were used by the ancient warriors, jars , gold mask , jewelries , porcelain potteries during Ming Dynasty traded from Annam , Siam China and Thailand which were unearthed in various places in Iloilo . It has also carbon-q4 dated fossils , sword and spears of the Mondo tribe of Panay .
Regional Museum
Caste of Don Juan Ledesma
Castle of Don Juan Ledesma -a 5,000 square meter castle in Bonifacio Drive, built in 1930 at estimated cost of Php 80,000. A two-storey building with basement. The building was occupied by the Japanese army during the war. And after the war, the house was again used by the U.S. Army is its headquarters. It was in 1990, the interior was renovated and transformed into a hotel with the name “The Castle” . By late 2000's , South Koreans rented the Castle Hotel as habitation and English School.
Panorama of Park , dont spend much to enjoy
The Iloilo City Park now is in Panorama .( photo left)
The first to captivate you is the Esplanade , is where you can have some happy times strolling with someone close to you without spending much . Feel the carefree moments and a calming-to-the-spirit environ . It has coffeshops and convenience store.
More of Iloilo Esplanade
The first to captivate you is the Esplanade , is where you can have some happy times strolling with someone close to you without spending much . Feel the carefree moments and a calming-to-the-spirit environ . It has coffeshops and convenience store.
More of Iloilo Esplanade
Majestic Mansion - "Not a ruins and It's Free-entrace "
Its not a ruin and astonishingly , gazing it is "Absolutely Free".
A testament of Iloilo Sugar Industry and credence of government money is built off from the labors of citizenry.
The mansion also a symbol of Ilongo strong repugnance to avarice of gambling.
A testament of Iloilo Sugar Industry and credence of government money is built off from the labors of citizenry.
The mansion also a symbol of Ilongo strong repugnance to avarice of gambling.
A celebrated Residence in the Street-Museum
If you're in France , its common to see mansions like this in every block , however in Iloilo its different thing . This house is like a heart where the veins of history flows from it . First , the house is located in Eugenio Lopez Street the owners Father ,Second the the first house in street-museum is called Lopez-Vito house and ends with Eugenio Lopez House , third on the west is Jalandoni Street , and farther east , Jalandoni Estates the owner of house kins. Forth , the street-museum is where Lopez-Family iconic TV station ABS-CBN and hospital Don Benito Lopez is located .
Boat House
Ilongo Trademark
After spending time in the Boardwalk , you may walked westward . A few meters away , is Iloilo delicious " Ted's Bachoy "
( Just click to see )
On the next , the Uncle Tom's Pizzeria or even stopped for a while to drink either in Andoks or in Cozy Bistro
called " Dapog" . Inside a big wide screen is ready for Sing Along.
A few steps , you reached the entrance of Smallville Strip . First youll see KTV night and day , and then a street of Laser Lights at night , lead lights ,will charmed you along with burger-smelled air. Right in front of you , its a place of revelry , food, fun and laughter and you told yourself " Wow this is a convenient city ".
( Just click to see )
On the next , the Uncle Tom's Pizzeria or even stopped for a while to drink either in Andoks or in Cozy Bistro
called " Dapog" . Inside a big wide screen is ready for Sing Along.
A few steps , you reached the entrance of Smallville Strip . First youll see KTV night and day , and then a street of Laser Lights at night , lead lights ,will charmed you along with burger-smelled air. Right in front of you , its a place of revelry , food, fun and laughter and you told yourself " Wow this is a convenient city ".
Dining at Uptown Condo
Fabulous Dining Experience in Ayala
Now youre looking a very bright Club21 Hotel facing the restaurants who offers American and Mideterranean Cuisine on the right , and a high-end restaurants in Ayala Building on the left such as this Blue Jay Coffee , on the next the Ocean City .
Magical Party in Aura , Iloilo
The magical laser beams of Aura Disco Bar is so powerful that is escaping in every glass panes from second floor into the outside . It will guide you into the road that leads into another Business Development Area , beaming with street lights and
commercial establishment .
commercial establishment .
"Love is in the air in Iloilo Boulevard"
It is Philippine widest , longest and most beautiful boulevard .
If you have love one , whether it is romantic , friendly or family .
Let the Iloilo boulevard seals your bond .
You will celebrate love and life in while strolling through the pathways
The bike lanes through landscaped brick-road are just refreshing.
It has sidewalk Coffee shops , Tea house , Bistro and Restobars.
If you have love one , whether it is romantic , friendly or family .
Let the Iloilo boulevard seals your bond .
You will celebrate love and life in while strolling through the pathways
The bike lanes through landscaped brick-road are just refreshing.
It has sidewalk Coffee shops , Tea house , Bistro and Restobars.
Plazuela Uno and Dos
Within 15 minutes walk, you will reach Plazuela , to relax or listen to the gigs , or eat in Japanese restaurant " Hamada" , Italian Culinary through Steps of Rome , or have some cool conversation in Cafes.
A wine cellar is over the sidewalk with Champagne , Martini or Vodka. You want
to get some more excitement , youll passed through cobbled-stone pillars , into
the fountain .
A night in the City is a night to remember.
A wine cellar is over the sidewalk with Champagne , Martini or Vodka. You want
to get some more excitement , youll passed through cobbled-stone pillars , into
the fountain .
A night in the City is a night to remember.
Coffee Houses - in cool breezy place
Lastly , at the Southpoint where Stavros and Starbucks are located. You may sipped your coffee there overlooking the Skyscraper . Or dine at affordable dinner in La Mesa Grill . On far end is the 88 Pointwest with dozens of hang-out places are located.
The Megaworld Strip is divine
Soon , a walking-distance from 88-West point is a spectacular boulevard that is about to emerge in MegaWorld Boulevard where a million-dollar fun awaits you there , a festive walk , malls ,
Call Centers , high-end blocks
convention center , shopping strip and so on.
Call Centers , high-end blocks
convention center , shopping strip and so on.
History came to life in Iloilo
You just wonder that history came to life in Iloilo . You can not find similar festival in America where Indians welcomed the Europeans , You cant find festival in England where Britons welcomed the Anglo-Saxons. Like a buried dead-history . However , once upon a long ago , amidst the stillness of Iloilo , visitors came from Spain. To commemorate the event , Dinagyang is observed. Bearing the banner for Malayo-Polynesians civilization in South Pacific. You would say , history is ever beginning to instruct you here in Iloilo.
First Golf Club in Philippines
Taking your way to the airport , who cant be dazzled by the oldest golf in Southeast Asia? It's in Santa Barbara , Iloilo just 10 minutes drive to the Airport , the western Visayas gateway to the world. There are several route-west restaurant along the high-way.