The perfect retreat from the chaos of the Cebu city, Fort San Pedro is a military defence structure built by Miguel López de Legazpi, conqueror of the Philippines. Triangular in shape, the fort has two sides facing the sea and the third side facing the land. The fort serves as a great place to learn about the military history of Cebu. There is a museum within the compound of the fort. Opening hours· The fort is open from 8 am to 7 pm daily. Architecture· The fort has a total inside area of 2, 2025 square meters with tall walls and towers. The walls of the fort are 20 feet high and the towers are 30 feet high from the ground level. History· The construction work of the fort first started on May 8, 1565. During the II world war, the fort served as an army camp. For a few years the fort also housed the Cebu city zoo and the offices of the Tourism Authority for some years. Fort San Pedro National Coliseum· The museum is part of the fort and has numerous historical artifacts on display. Cannons, swords, coins, helmets porcelain pieces, etc are on display in the museum.
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The premier business district in Southern Philippines, Cebu Business Park is an integrated master planned development. The 50-hectare master-planned development integrates business, residential, sports, and recreation facilities. Owned and developed by Cebu Holdings, Inc, this business park is home to top level national and international companies. The biggest specialty of this business park is that it integrates nature in a business setting. LocationStrategically placed in the Cebu city, the business park can be easily accessed from all parts of the city. It is just 15 kilometers far from the International Airport. Business facilitiesThe strategic location and world-class amenities in the Park have led many big companies like Pentax Corp, Mitsumi, , Fairchild Semiconductor, Marine Colloids to set up their manufacturing units in the most successful industrial estates. This rampant industrialization has led to a whopping 20% higher economic growth rate in the country. Leisure facilitiesThe Park offers a comprehensive range of leisure facilities like malls, recreation and sports centers and other similar establishments. Ayala Center Cebu is the hotspot shopping and lifestyle destination of the Park. It has become the trendsetter when it comes to new lifestyle trends. High rise residencesMany major builders have come up with premier living spaces right in the heart of the city.
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Also known as the “The First Mactan-Mandaue Bridge”, Mactan-Mandaue Bridge is first of two bridges spanning across the Mactan Channel. 846-meter long and 9-meter wide, the box truss bridge connects the islands of Cebu and Mactan. HistoryThe Bridge was constructed during the term of the late President Ferdinand Marcos. Designed by Filipino engineers, the construction of the bridge began in 1970. Officially inaugurated on July 4, 1971, the bridge was finished in 1972 at a cost of 65 million pesos.
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