INVENTORY FORM on TOURIST SITES and ATTRACTIONS Name of the City/ Municipality: Ginatilan Name of the Province: Cebu TYPE OF
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INVENTORY FORM ON TOURIST SITES AND ATTRACTIONS Name of the City/ Municipality: Ginatilan Name of the Province: Cebu TYPE OF NAME OF THE SHORT DESCRIPTION ACCESSIBILITY ATTRACTION ATTRACTION (e.g. nature, (please include heritage, location such as adventure, barangay (if culinary, possible), beach, dive) municipality and province Nature Inambakan Falls Barangay The Inambakan Falls is South Bus Terminal, Calabawan, located in Barangay Cebu City Ginatilan, Cebu Calabawan and it’s a Travel time 4 hours 95 feet tall, second to from the city..... Mantayupan Falls of Barili, Cebu. It is a multi-level falls consisting of Inambakan, Bugnawan, Kampael, Tipolo, Inabutan, Botong, Heritage San Gregorio Built in February 2, Cebu City Pier/ Magno Parish 1829, this baroque Mactan Cebu Church structure stands lofty International right in the heart of Airport/Cebu South the town. Bus Terminal (travel time: 4 hours from Cebu City) Serves as a fortress during the Spanish era -do- Bantayan sa Hari while the locals (watchtower) observed for incoming Moro marauders for possible attack The “Gateway to the Sea”, it connects the Puerta dela Marina two watch towers -do- while its wall complex is the west entrance of the pueblo. The structure is made coral stone and served as wall where the public market is located. One of the pioneering school institution in the south, catering to -do- secondary and college education. The school Holy Trinity College was founded by the late Rev. Fr. Leonardo Duterte Arriba. The school became a military hospital during the Japanese occupation during the world war. It was established in 1888; made of coral stone and limestone like any colonial structure during the Spanish era and has a total area of 760.32 square meters and its run by Daughters of St.. Theresa (DST) today. It was constructed Old Ginatilan under the then Municipal Hall Alkalde Mayor Demetrio V. Jabagat in -do- 1917, still stands today and houses the Municipal Treasury Office, BIR, PNP, Ginatilan Fire Station, DILG, Post Office as well as the COMELEC Ancestral House of Known as the Casa the Ferrarens Real of the Seat of the Government during the Spanish period It is The house of Capitan Mayor German Ferraren. It was believed that simple transactions and functions were performed here and like any other colonial heritage, it is made of stone and hardwood. Uninhabited though some heirs will d come during the Holy Week Another century- old structure, the house Ancestral House of of Fortunata Ferolin the Ferolins Jomuad, the first woman Municipal Vice-Mayor. Built in 1700 by the son of the 1st Capitan del Barrio, Justiano Ferrolin. The lower part of the house was used as classrooms during the Spanish era. Located at Mount Hambubuyog, Barangay Mangaco, it Divine Mercy is the highest peak of Shrine the municipality. A week after holy week is the feast of the Divine Mercy and devotees from all walks of life from the neighboring towns of Malabuyoc, Oslob, Santander, and Samboan trooped to the place. Despite the distance from the town proper, still the faithful come to pay homage and visit the place. Ginatilan A park by the sea, Ginatilanons young Millennium Park and old alike can feel the fresh sea breeze while taking a break especially during afternoons. This Sydney-type- Municipal Stage Opera inspired and Auditorium municipal stage stands with pride showcasing the ingenuity of the Ginatilanons. Stretching from Barangay Poblacion to Ginatilan Marine Guiwanon, a 12.5 Sanctuary hectare marine sanctuary is a home to many species alongside with beautiful corals underwater. Ginatilan Marine It is located in Sea Grass Barangay San Roque which can be seen at the park is a home to many marine species like sea turtles. Locally known as “parola”, it is located at the Millennium Ginatilan Park, which serves as Lighthouse a guiding light to everyone, especially the seafarers and fishermen alike. Just adjacent to the Our Lady of San Gregorio Magno Assumption Parish church, the Statue statue is a towering gesture. The monument, located at the left side of the church, just San Pedro adjacent of the Calungsod Municipal Auditorium, Monument along the major street of the town, has served as “a solemn prayer place” for Ginatilanons, pilgrims, faithful and devotees alike. Built in 1995, the San Pedro Calungsod monument was initiated by Reverend Father Marion Mejia, then Parish Priest assigned in San Gregorio Magno Parish Church, Ginatilan, Cebu. The highest peak in The municipality, Mount perfect site for Hambubuyog meditation and reflection where can see the beautiful neighboring islands of Negros, Bohol and Siquijor. It’s also a ideal place for camping. One can see the only Dr. Leandro remaining ruins of the Tojong once happy abode of Residence Ruins Dr. Leandro Tojong, its stairs facing the highway. Dr. Tojong became City Mayor of Cebu City and Congressman of the then 5th District of Cebu. Used to cater water Old Water Tank supply in the municipality way back then; now only the tank remains in Barnagay San Roque. It is situated in the Birhen sa interior part of Paradahan Barangay Poblacion and devotees come to pay homage to Mama Mary. .