⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wide open area for recreation situated near the historical downtown of cebu and is near other historical landmarks in the area. Suitable place for ... [Read More]Wide open area for recreation situated near the historical downtown of cebu and is near other historical landmarks in the area. Suitable place for anyone loooking for a place to slow down in a busy city. Place can still be improved by a lot of measure in multiple areas.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had our baby's pre bday photoshoot in plaza. The place is perfect. It is well maintained and has lots of plants and trees. It has a huge area. S... [Read More]We had our baby's pre bday photoshoot in plaza. The place is perfect. It is well maintained and has lots of plants and trees. It has a huge area. Strolling there is fun.
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Plaza Independencia is one of the most significant sites in the history of Cebu. It is a symbol of independence and freedom from all the conquerors... [Read More]Plaza Independencia is one of the most significant sites in the history of Cebu. It is a symbol of independence and freedom from all the conquerors that tried to take over the island of Cebu. Its century old trees are witnesses to what the plaza/park had been through during the colonial days.
The changes of its name emulated its role in the history of Cebu. The park was called Plaza de Armas in the early 1600 and served as a public square used as military training and parade grounds. It later had its expansion to reach nearby properties of the Cathedral of Cebu and was called Plaza Mayor. During the Spanish era, its name was changed to Plaza Maria Cristina in honor of the prevailing queen. Its name was changed again to Plaza Libertad during the American Colonial Period to acknowledge the liberty from the Spanish rule. When all the colonizers left the country and the land has attained its true freedom, it finally had its name Plaza Independencia.
In 2006, when a tunnel connecting Cebu City to South Road Properties (SRP) was under construction, pre-hispanic human bones and some earthenwares were uncovered during the excavation.
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Go to park by students who wants to passby their time and also practicing school activities.
If you are up to Bohol, Camotes or going to nearby is... [Read More]Go to park by students who wants to passby their time and also practicing school activities.
If you are up to Bohol, Camotes or going to nearby islands of Cebu and waiting for your boarding time. This is a good spot to passby hours and you can still sea around by foot most of the historical sites: Fort San Pedro, Magellan Cross, Sto. NINO church, Cathedral Church, Cebu Museum,
Facilities & Amenities Includes Fort San Pedro, Antonio Pigafetta Statue, Miguel Lopez de Legazpi statue, Andres Bonifacio statue, water fountain, etc.
Coverage Areas 4-hectare park.
Activities to Enjoy Zumba classes, picnicking, practicing dance moves, playing frisbee, cycling, etc.
How to Go There Located within walking distance from Magellan’s Cross and Basilica Del Minore del Sto. Niño de Cebu, beside the Cebu pier.
Other Details Includes various monuments and memorials like the Filipino-Japanese Memorial, Martial Law Memorial, Ramon Magsaysay statue, etc.
Tags Park
Find sights to visit faster!
What's Nearby Plaza Independencia
Knowledge Base
Plaza Independencia
A Spanish-era plaza housing Fort San Pedro. Known by several names like Plaza de Armas, Plaza Mayor, Plaza Maria Cristina, etc.
