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Dumaguete City Landmarks
THE 5 BEST Dumaguete City Sights & Historical Landmarks
Dumaguete City Landmarks
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- Jesus UManila, Philippines32 contributionsA relaxing place to do early morning walk or jog. Feel the sea air in the morning with noises of birds near the Bethel Hotel area. A short walk along the breakwater to kick-start your day. A visit during the evening will provide you a taste for the local street foods and occasional programs during festivals.Written November 28, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Alton AAuburn, WA34 contributionsThe boardwalk by the ocean is a nice place to relax. A few good restaurants right across the street and around the corner q couple of blocks is a shopping mall. Very nice people there compared to other towns I have visited. I do not I repeat do NOT recommend renting a scooter and driving in traffic there. No law enforcement and some roads turn from pavement to rock with no warning.Written January 13, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- LolaGo1Washington DC, DC6,641 contributionsLocated near my hotel, it is one of the attractions I visited. The Belfry and the beautiful Park are in the same vicinities.
Inside this church are statues, beautiful altar, etc. I said my prayers before moving on.Written February 27, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - danerobbAlberta, Canada388 contributionsWhat a small treasure house of finely crafted ornaments and usable items. If you want to dress up the display cabinet in your home anywhere in the world, these pieces will do so wonderfully!
Make the trip to Bacong, only a short ride from the heart of Dumaguete. And tell your friends back home?Written December 2, 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - LolaGo1Washington DC, DC6,641 contributionsIt is quite easy to find this attraction due to its height. Near it is the Cathedral, Quezon Park, City Hall and the Fruit Market.
I took several pictures here!Written February 27, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - JayKimmBristol, UK25 contributionsI found this Taoist/Budist church really nice to look at, looks very Chinese. Not a lot to do there except take a few photos and pop a donations in the box, but I liked it.Written November 18, 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- doctorfoxtrotTaguig City, Philippines12,810 contributionsThe monument tends to celebrate the significance of the arrival of religious people, particularly the nuns in this part of the country. A gate protects the structure. But it looks well maintained. Just for the sake of photo ops.Written October 30, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Mark TDumaguete City, Philippines59 contributionsMy wife and I live in Dumagete (she was raised there). The history of Negros especially WWII period has always interested me. I’ve listened to the stories passed down through her family of what it was like during that period of history. Dumagete and especially the area known as the ridge outside Valencia holds special significance. Where the Japanese/philippine/ American memorial was literally the last stand of Japanese resistance before the liberation of Negros by American/Philippine forces. The main road up to the memorial is the actual road the American army built to bring up artillery, tanks and troops to route the remaining Japanese troops dug in on the ridge. The road today is paved yet very steep grade wise. The memorial itself is small with a few signs explaining the significance of the area and what took place there. There isn’t much left of the trenches and fighting positions that must of been extensive at one time. Yet I’ve been informed that the surrounding ridges covered in overgrown jungle still have remnants of fox holes and defensive trenches. There is still remnants of a mortar/machine gun fighting positions just a few meters left of the Japanese arch. Be forewarned do not trust google maps when planning your route up there out of Valencia. Google maps advises you take a very precarious road/trail up which intersects to the main road. Unless you have a serious 4x4 or an off road dirt bike you won’t make it. Stick to the longer route using the main road. I’d suggest stopping at the private WWII museum in Valencia before heading up. The owner/curator of the museum is a treasure trove of information/knowledge about the history of the battle of the ridge. He can also advise you on the correct directions to the memorial. FYI the Dumagete airport which was originally built by the Americans later taken over by the Japanese was turned into a kamikaze pilot training center during WWII. After the amphibious landing of the American army in Cebuland many of the kamikaze trainees, instructors and ground crew were enlisted into the retreating regular Japanese army. The ridge for most was were most met their end.Written March 3, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
