Historical landmark

Casa Gorordo Museum in Cebu: Inside a 19th-Century Heritage Home

Casa Gorordo Museum in Cebu: Inside a 19th-Century Heritage Home

Casa Gorordo Museum stands as one of Cebu City’s treasured heritage attractions, offering a rich look into the lifestyle and culture of Cebuanos during the 19th and early 20th centuries.
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  • Cebu
  • Museum & Art Gallery
  • Historical landmark
  • Tourist spot
    • National Museum of the Philippines – Cebu: A Heritage Landmark Showcasing Cebuano History and Culture

    National Museum of the Philippines – Cebu: A Heritage Landmark Showcasing Cebuano History and Culture

    Set in Cebu City’s port and heritage district, the National Museum of the Philippines – Cebu offers travelers a deeper look into the island’s natural wonders, archaeological treasures, maritime culture, and artistic legacy.
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  • Cebu
  • Museum & Art Gallery
  • Historical landmark
  • Tourist spot
    • Puerta Real Gardens in Intramuros: A Spanish Colonial Period Garden

    Puerta Real Gardens in Intramuros: A Spanish Colonial Period Garden

    Located along the southern walls of Intramuros, Puerta Real Gardens is a peaceful green sanctuary with centuries of heritage behind its name. IMAGE from Intramuros Administration The garden takes its name from the Puerta Real (Royal Gate), one of the original ceremonial gates built in 1636 during the Spanish colonial period. The gate was exclusively used by the Governor-General and high-ranking officials for formal occasions and processions. Though destroyed during the British invasion in 1762, it was rebuilt in 1780 and now stands restored as a reminder of Manila’s colonial past. The garden itself is built in the former moat area and defensive buffer zone of the Intramuros walls. Today, […]
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  • Manila
  • Intramuros
  • Garden
  • Historical landmark
    • Casa Manila Museum in Intramuros: Witness the Grandeur of 19th Century Manila

    Casa Manila Museum in Intramuros: Witness the Grandeur of 19th Century Manila

    The Casa Manila Museum offers a rare opportunity to immerse oneself in the grandeur and elegance of 19th century Manila.
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  • Manila
  • Intramuros
  • Historical landmark
    • National Museum of the Philippines Reopens This Week, Here’s What You Need to Know

    National Museum of the Philippines Reopens This Week, Here’s What You Need to Know

    The National Museum of the Philippines reopened and only accommodates fully vaccinated visitors.
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  • Metro Manila
  • Historical landmark
    • Quezon City One-Day Guide: The Dream City of the North

    Quezon City One-Day Guide: The Dream City of the North

    Explore the dream city of the north, Quezon City!
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  • Fairview
  • Tomas Morato Street
  • Quezon City
  • Park
  • Museum & Art Gallery
  • Historical landmark
  • Nature
  • Tourist spot
  • Travel Guide
  • Travel
    • UP Academic Oval: The Heart of UP Diliman

    UP Academic Oval: The Heart of UP Diliman

    UP Diliman is known as a sight for many historical events like the Diliman Commune in 1971. It is also popular for its spots like the Academic Oval.
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  • Quezon City
  • Quezon City Spot 2019
  • Historical landmark
  • Quezon City Spot 2019
    • Chavayan Village in Sabtang, Batanes: A Rich Cultural History Beyond Stonehouses

    Chavayan Village in Sabtang, Batanes: A Rich Cultural History Beyond Stonehouses

    Known for its rich cultural history, Chavayan Village is undoubtedly one of the most popular spots in Sabtang Island.
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  • Batanes
  • Batanes 2019
  • Batanes Spot 2019
  • Historical landmark
  • Tourist spot
  • Travel Guide
  • Travel
  • Batanes 2019
  • Batanes Spot 2019
    • South Batan Island, Batanes: A Rustic Harbor of Pasturelands and Fishing Communities

    South Batan Island, Batanes: A Rustic Harbor of Pasturelands and Fishing Communities

    Join Philippine Primer as we walk you through South Batan Island and its top destinations!
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  • Philippines
  • Listicle
  • Historical landmark
  • Nature
  • Tourist spot
  • Church
  • Philippine Islands
  • Travel
    • BOHOL TRAVEL: Exciting Countryside and Island Hopping Tours Await on the Island

    BOHOL TRAVEL: Exciting Countryside and Island Hopping Tours Await on the Island

    If you're looking for a vacation spot that is not as crowded as Siargao or Boracay, then Bohol is just the right place for you. Visit the 10th largest island in the Philippines, the gold buckle at the heart of Visayas. This place will surely be a balm to your soul.
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  • Bohol
  • Philippines
  • Bohol Spot 2019
  • Listicle
  • Tour & Travel Agency
  • Historical landmark
  • Nature
  • Cruise
  • Tourist spot
  • Church
  • Travel
  • Tours
  • Bohol Spot 2019
    • Palacio de Memoria: A Bearer of Centuries-Worth of History in Parañaque City

    Palacio de Memoria: A Bearer of Centuries-Worth of History in Parañaque City

    In the middle of the bustling city of Parañaque City stands the seven-story white walls of Palacio de Memoria, a mansion that truly withstood the test of time.
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  • Parañaque
  • Historical landmark
    • JAPAN TRAVEL: Ryugu Shrine, A Matchmaking Spot in Kagoshima

    JAPAN TRAVEL: Ryugu Shrine, A Matchmaking Spot in Kagoshima

    Ryugu Shrine is a popular place of worship in Nagasakibana—the southernmost point of the Satsuma Peninsula in South Kagoshima.
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  • Feature of the Month
  • Kagoshima Spot 2019
  • Feature of the Month
  • Historical landmark
  • Kagoshima Spot 2019
    • JAPAN TRAVEL: Tokumitsu Shrine, A Historical Landmark in Kagoshima

    JAPAN TRAVEL: Tokumitsu Shrine, A Historical Landmark in Kagoshima

    Tokumitsu Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Ibusuki City, Kagoshima Prefecture established to honor sailor Maeda Riemon, who introduced the sweet potato (Satsuma-imo) seedlings to Kagoshima back in 1705.
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  • International
  • Japan
  • Feature of the Month
  • Kagoshima Spot 2019
  • Feature of the Month
  • Historical landmark
  • Kagoshima Spot 2019
    • JAPAN TRAVEL: The House at Sengan Garden, a Tour Inside Shimadzu Clan’s Residence

    JAPAN TRAVEL: The House at Sengan Garden, a Tour Inside Shimadzu Clan’s Residence

    The former residence of the Shimadzu Clan is one of the many spots that you can see in Sengan-en in Kagoshima Prefecture.
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  • International
  • Japan
  • Feature of the Month
  • Kagoshima Spot 2019
  • Feature of the Month
  • Historical landmark
  • Tourist spot
  • Kagoshima Spot 2019
    • Cape Bojeador Lighthouse Manifests a Tale of the Spanish Colonial Period

    Cape Bojeador Lighthouse Manifests a Tale of the Spanish Colonial Period

    Sitting on top of a hill overlooking the large waves of the West Philippine Sea is Cape Bojeador Lighthouse built during the Spanish Colonial period.
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  • Ilocos Norte
  • Ilocos Norte Spot 2019
  • Historical landmark
  • Tourist spot
  • Travel
  • Ilocos Norte Spot 2019
    • JAPAN TRAVEL: Oe Church, the Oldest Catholic Church in Amakusa

    JAPAN TRAVEL: Oe Church, the Oldest Catholic Church in Amakusa

    One of the churches built after the Christianity ban has been lifted is Oe Church. The present structure of the church which features a Romanesque-style was built by Fr. Garnier, a French missionary and some local parishioners in 1933.
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  • International
  • Japan
  • Kumamoto Prefecture
  • Kumamoto Spot 2019
  • Historical landmark
  • Church
  • Kumamoto Spot 2019
    • ILOCOS SUR TRAVEL: Santa Maria Church Manifests UNESCO World Heritage Baroque Ensemble

    ILOCOS SUR TRAVEL: Santa Maria Church Manifests UNESCO World Heritage Baroque Ensemble

    A UNESCO World Heritage and one of the four beautiful baroque churches in the Philippines lies behind the town of Sta. Maria in Ilocos Sur. Situated in the town center and sitting on top of a hill is Santa Maria Church, also known as The Church of Our Lady of Assumption.
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  • Ilocos Sur
  • Ilocos Sur x Vigan 2019
  • Historical landmark
  • Tourist spot
  • Church
  • Ilocos Sur x Vigan 2019
    • JAPAN TRAVEL: Fort Goryokaku in Hakodate, A Historical Star-Shaped Citadel

    JAPAN TRAVEL: Fort Goryokaku in Hakodate, A Historical Star-Shaped Citadel

    The star-shaped Goryokaku Fort in Hakodate, Japan is not just for made for viewing pleasure—it holds importance in the city’s history as it was strategically built in 1864 to reduce blind spots in gun battles for defense.
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  • Japan
  • Hakodate
  • Hakodate Spot 2018
  • Hakodate 2019
  • Park
  • Historical landmark
  • Nature
  • Tourist spot
  • Hakodate Spot 2018
  • Hakodate 2019
    • JAPAN TRAVEL: Nomura Clan Samurai Home in Kanazawa City

    JAPAN TRAVEL: Nomura Clan Samurai Home in Kanazawa City

    Nomura Samurai House is where one of the richest traditional heritage of Japan can be found!
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  • Japan
  • Kanazawa City
  • International
  • Feature of the Month
  • Ishikawa Prefecture
  • New Golden Route 2018
  • Garden
  • Feature of the Month
  • Museum & Art Gallery
  • Historical landmark
  • Feature
  • Tourist spot
  • Feature Story
  • New Golden Route 2018
    • JAPAN TRAVEL: Tojinbo Cliffs in Fukui Prefecture

    JAPAN TRAVEL: Tojinbo Cliffs in Fukui Prefecture

    Get to see one of the most breathtaking views in Japan from the famous Tojinbo Cliffs in Fukui Prefecture.
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  • Feature of the Month
  • New Golden Route 2018
  • Amusement park/Theme park
  • Park
  • Feature of the Month
  • Historical landmark
  • Feature
  • Nature
  • Tourist spot
  • Feature Story
  • New Golden Route 2018
    • JAPAN TRAVEL: Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum

    JAPAN TRAVEL: Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum

    Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum's name instantly gives away what is displayed inside the halls of the museum: a selection of dinosaur bones (either real or made out of a synthetic material), animatronic displays, and a section dedicated to Earth Science and the evolution of life on Earth.
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  • Feature of the Month
  • New Golden Route 2018
  • Amusement park/Theme park
  • Animal Park & Wildlife
  • Feature of the Month
  • Museum & Art Gallery
  • Historical landmark
  • Tourist spot
  • Feature Story
  • New Golden Route 2018
    • JAPAN TRAVEL: Awara Onsen in Fukui Prefecture

    JAPAN TRAVEL: Awara Onsen in Fukui Prefecture

    Fukui Prefecture is a place known for its tranquility thanks to the abundance of greenery, and no other city in the prefecture embodies this more than Awara Onsen, the region’s well-known hot spring city.
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  • Feature of the Month
  • New Golden Route 2018
  • Garden
  • Feature of the Month
  • Hotel
  • Historical landmark
  • Feature
  • Nature
  • Tourist spot
  • Feature Story
  • Hot Springs
  • New Golden Route 2018
    • JAPAN TRAVEL: Inami Town in Toyama Prefecture

    JAPAN TRAVEL: Inami Town in Toyama Prefecture

    Visit Inami in Toyama Prefecture, one the best town in Japan that is well known for its incredible traditional wood carvings.
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  • International
  • Japan
  • Toyama Prefecture
  • New Golden Route 2018
  • Park
  • Museum & Art Gallery
  • Historical landmark
  • Nature
  • Tourist spot
  • New Golden Route 2018
    • JAPAN TRAVEL: Saishoin Temple in Aomori, Japan Lets You See the Most Beautiful Pagoda of Tohoku Region

    JAPAN TRAVEL: Saishoin Temple in Aomori, Japan Lets You See the Most Beautiful Pagoda of Tohoku Region

    The Saishoin Temple grounds is a tranquil and sacred pilgrimage site in Hirosaki, where tourists can learn and appreciate the sacred history of Japanese in Aomori Prefecture. It is home to the eye-catching five-storied pagoda of Hirosaki, a reflection of the city’s historic charm as it is built with a significant purpose.
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  • International
  • Japan
  • Hirosaki City
  • Aomori Prefecture
  • Hirosaki
  • Hirosaki Spot 2018
  • Historical landmark
  • Hirosaki
  • Hirosaki Spot 2018
    • JAPAN TRAVEL: Kenroku Garden in Ishikawa Prefecture

    JAPAN TRAVEL: Kenroku Garden in Ishikawa Prefecture

    Kenroku-en was once the outer garden of Kanazawa Castle, the home of the daimyos, landlords of Kanazawa, during the Edo period. It has gone through several renovations, including the expansion of the Kasumiga-ike Pond found in the center of the garden, throughout its history.
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  • Japan
  • Kanazawa City
  • International
  • Ishikawa Prefecture
  • New Golden Route 2018
  • Park
  • Historical landmark
  • Feature
  • Tourist spot
  • Feature Story
  • Travel Guide
  • Transportation
  • Travel
  • Tours
  • New Golden Route 2018
    • JAPAN TRAVEL: Tsugaru-han Neputa Village in Hirosaki City Will Immerse You with Cultural Experiences

    JAPAN TRAVEL: Tsugaru-han Neputa Village in Hirosaki City Will Immerse You with Cultural Experiences

    The city of Hirosaki in Aomori is best explored through Tsugaru-han Neputa Village a spot that serves as a microcosm of the town that’s rich in culture and tradition. A trip to this village will immerse you in cultural experiences you can only find in Hirosaki, a leisurely introduction to the region’s outlying neighborhood.
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  • Hirosaki City
  • International
  • Japan
  • Aomori Prefecture
  • Hirosaki
  • Hirosaki Spot 2018
  • Museum & Art Gallery
  • Historical landmark
  • Hirosaki
  • Hirosaki Spot 2018
    • JAPAN TRAVEL: Hirosaki Catholic Church in Aomori Prefecture

    JAPAN TRAVEL: Hirosaki Catholic Church in Aomori Prefecture

    The Hirosaki Catholic Church is a Roman-style building built by Yokoyama Tsuneki, the brother of Horie Sakichi, a well-known builder who designed most of the Western-style buildings in Hirosaki.
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  • Hirosaki City
  • Aomori Prefecture
  • Hirosaki
  • Hirosaki Spot 2018
  • Historical landmark
  • Church
  • Hirosaki
  • Hirosaki Spot 2018
    • JAPAN TRAVEL: Hirosaki Castle and Park in Aomori: Springtime’s Most Beautiful Cherry Blossom Destination

    JAPAN TRAVEL: Hirosaki Castle and Park in Aomori: Springtime’s Most Beautiful Cherry Blossom Destination

    When almost all of Japan’s cherry blossoms have already withered, Aomori Prefecture’s spring is just about to start. In the lesser-known city of Hirosaki, we’ll take you to a town that lures more and more tourists every springtime. All roads lead to Aomori Prefecture’s Hirosaki Castle and Park, a flourishing attraction in the midst of spring. Hirosaki Castle and Park in spring What to See at the Hirosaki Castle and Park Recognized as one of the top cherry blossom viewing sites in Japan, the sakura experience in Hirosaki Castle and Park traces its history back in 1715 when the famed Tsugaru clan ordered to plant cherry trees from Kyoto to […]
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  • Hirosaki City
  • Aomori Prefecture
  • Hirosaki
  • Hirosaki Spot 2018
  • Park
  • Historical landmark
  • Nature
  • Hirosaki
  • Hirosaki Spot 2018
    • JAPAN TRAVEL: A Walk-Through to Nagoya Castle and Hommaru Palace’s History

    JAPAN TRAVEL: A Walk-Through to Nagoya Castle and Hommaru Palace’s History

    Learn how the lords of Nagoya Castle lived and welcomed their visitors before through Philippine Primer's walk-through inside Hommaru Palace!
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  • Japan
  • Shoryudo Region
  • Aichi Prefecture
  • Historical landmark
  • Tourist spot
  • Travel
    • JAPAN TRAVEL: Inuyama Castle Stands as the Oldest in Japan

    JAPAN TRAVEL: Inuyama Castle Stands as the Oldest in Japan

    It’s an uphill battle to go to this castle, but it’s worth a trip.
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  • Shoryudo Region
  • Historical landmark
  • Tourist spot