Identified as one of the 25 major tourist destinations in the country by the Department of Tourism, Silay City is considered as the “Seat of arts, culture and eco-tourism in Western Visayas”.
Things I did in Silay City:
Visited the San Diego Pro-Cathedral
It is an early 20th century church, declared as a pro-cathedral in 1994 and the only pro-cathedral outside of Manila. It is the only church in Negros Occidental with a dome similar to St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. Designed by Italian architect Lucio Bernasconi in 1920, it stands out as one of the most noticeable landmarks in Silay.
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Explored the Heritage Houses
I got fascinated with the vast number of heritage houses Silay City has. Its history and architectural details is truly a National Treasure. As I walk down the streets of Silay, I saw more than a dozen of old houses and each house never failed to suprise me of its great architectural designs. Lucky me, I was able to get inside one house, the Manuel Severino Hofilena Ancestral house.
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I will make a more detailed post on this later.
Dined at El Ideal
A well-known bakery since 1920. It is a local bakery with a restaurant. They make great pastries and delicacies, but people go here for their guapple pie. This is a must-try when you visit Silay City.
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This Negros Occidental solo trip happened last December 11-12, 2010. Here is a series of posts on my 2-day experience in one of the most progressive provinces in the country. Discover the places I've been to, the people I met, the food I tasted and the experience I gained in this memorable adventure. Bacolod, Murcia, Talisay and Silay | Mambukal Resort in Murcia | The Town of Murcia | The Ruins in Talisay City | Silay City, "The Paris of Negros" | The Capitol Park and Lagoon Complex | The San Sebastian Cathedral and Bishop’s Palace | Pope John Paul II Tower in Bacolod City | Heritage Houses in Silay City |
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i like that church as i often see it when i come from the airport to the city.
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hmmmm...I'll keep this post in mind before I visit Negros. dame plng heritage houses dun, nice! :)
ReplyDelete@PinaySoloBackpacker - yeah, in the coming days, i'll post more pics of the heritage houses that i saw... thanks po..
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