Plaza Independencia, Cebu City
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Plaza Independencia - a significant historical park in Cebu City that symbolizes freedom and independence of the city against colonial conquerors, which this park also commemorates the heroism of every Filipino who fought in World War II.
It is located at midbetween city's downtown area and city's seaport area and right beside Fort San Pedro. The park renamed in many times because of different colonization and when all colonizers left the country, the park became a very well-known for its current name "Plaza Independencia" and to acknowledge its true freedom.
And there comes a time when the park suffers from security and environmental management issues, which the government solved in 2007 and it was reopened in 2011 and became a well-known sites for local and international tourists.
The place was redeveloped with more modern design that responds to the transformation and economical competitive Cebu's pride. Which the park is a popular place for hangout where it has history trees, flowers and ornamental plants landscape.
And what are you gonna expect in the park? So, just stay tune and keep reading my post and I'll bring you around in my tour experiences in the park, which namely;
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Upon entering the main entrance of the park, you can see the 400 years of continuing OAR (Order of Augustinian Recollects) presence in the Philippines and Asia (1606-2006) monument.
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It is a significant historical landmark in the city that embodies the spirit of freedom and independence. Which surrounded by its sprawling lawns, towering trees, and beautifully man-made gardens that offered a serene escape from the bustling city streets. It was built as a tribute to a Spanish conquistador Miguel Lopez de Legazpi, founder of the first Spanish settlement in Cebu on April 1565.
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An outdoor playground set-ups or toys play on a playground which made of plastic pipes, including a slippery dip inwhich children can be able to plays.
And there are several rules and guidelines in this playground that includes;
• The playground will open at 3pm daily.
• Children must be supervised by a parent or adult at all times in the play area.
• Play equipments is only designed for children 3-12 years old.
• Please leave foods, gums and drinks outside the play area.
• Please do not bring toys or other items into the play equipment.
• Please do not play if the play equipment is wet.
• Caution: Outdoor play equipment may become hot enough to burn skin. Parents and supervisor should check the temperature before allowing children to play.
• Play safely and enjoy the visit.
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This is an ornamental structure in the park inwhich water are pumped into the air just to makes a beautiful attraction. Which it symbolizes a life, thruth, change, power, authority and artistic achievement and it also represents cleansing and purifying oneselves.
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An aisle inwhich you can be able to walk and with several landscaping on the side. And at the same time a place to where you can spend thinking about and remembering the past or going to a place again inorder to remind yourself of past experiences.
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A wide-open spacious piece of land which students can perform their intense outdoor activities like, martial arts training, dancing, costplay, sports training, ROTC training and other physical outdoor activity or you only wants to play with your kids.
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There are designated sets provided for tourist and visitors which going to visit the park and can be able to set down when it feels tired in traveling. These are sets provided by LGU's that are made of concrete and can be able to stand for a long time due to its durability.
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So, how to get this place? Cited a fare scenario like in my case, I'm coming from Lapu-lapu City and where Mactan Cebu International Airport (MCIA) also situated, I am going to ride a public utility bus (PUB) with a route of Mactan to Parkmall with a fare of (0.63 US$), then ride again with PUB route Parkmall to Colon with a fare of (0.44 US$) then I drop-off in M.J Cuenco Avenue, corner Vicente Gullas Street.
From there, I walk by foot in about 10 minutes maximum and to reach Plaza Independencia main entrance but if you ride with your private vehicle, tell your driver to drop-off at Plaza Independencia designated parking area which is also found inside the park and it is a free parking.
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Overall, the park is public with no entrance fees and it opens from 8am to 7pm daily. And to avoid any fines, kindly obey the rules and guidelines implemented by LGU's like, no littering, no smoking, no vandalism and no alcoholic beverages allowed. The park is cozy, then it is perfect for different outdoor activities likes, early jogging in the morning, daytime picnic, sunset views, sightseeing and evening leisures, and it is also an easy access spot for every travellers.
This end, and see you in my next Cebu tour, thank you!
It's google map and other informative link:
https://g.co/kgs/5ZFUubw
Steem Atlas link:
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