Philippines  VIsayas Iloilo City Places of Interest
Iloilo City - Islands of Visayas, Philippines
Iloilo City
 Places of Interest
Museo Iloilo
An impressive collection of Iloilo's cultural heritage which includes stone age native pottery; fossils; jewelry; burial sites; trade pottery from China, Annam and Siam; era photos. Mementos and war relics; a British sunken ship; Spanish-era Filipino sculpture; and modern art done by Ilonggo artists and craftmen.
Jaro
A district 3 kms. away from the city where one can see the old colonial homes of sugar barons and Spanish - Filipino mansions of the rich. Other attraction : the antique shops and its being the seat of Catholicism in Western Visayas.
Jaro Cathedral
This seat of the Jaro Arch bishoric is approximately 3 kms. from the city proper. Miag-ao Church. Declared a national landmark in 1973 through P.D. 260, this church has an architectural style reminiscent of the Aztecs. It was built in 1786 and is located 40 kms. south west of Iloilo City. It is a UNESCO World Heritage lister.
Sta. Barbara Golf Course
Located 16 kms. north of Iloilo City, this 37-hectare, 18-hole course built in 1907 is the oldest in the Philippines.
Panay Liberation Market
The market commemorates the American libreation of Panay Island from the japanese invaders in 1945.
Janiuay Cemetery
Built in 1875, this famous Spanish-Filipino cemetery is made of cut stone and fossil rocks and features three imposing stairways and two Gothic doors. Its is 32 kms. from the city.
Sicogon Island
Five kilometers away from the Estancia town proper is this 1,104-hectare palm fringed island with while sand beaches.
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