Top Things to do in Visayas
10 Sacred & Religious Sites in Visayas That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Visayas, Philippines including Basilica del Santo Nino, Church of San Miguel Arcangel of Argao, Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine, San Fernando Rey Parish Church, Santa Maria Parish, Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral, Santa Monica Parish Church (Panay Church), St. Peter and Paul Church, St Joaquin's Church, Simala Shrine.
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1. Basilica del Santo Nino
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,158 reviews
This famous church dates back to the early Spanish colonial era. The Church was founded by the Augustinian friars since their arrival in 1565. You could also find in the church the miraculous image of Sto. Nino (Child-Jesus).
Reviewed By urmajestyc - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
my ritual in visiting this holy place is to light some candles outside and spend time inside the church for my prayers. i love the feeling everytime i’m here.
2. Church of San Miguel Arcangel of Argao
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By prettyyysyyy
Had a stop-over at this beauty and it was truly magical. Felt like you have gone back through time and had experience a whole different era. It was like a cross-over of two different times in one place. Its historic ambiance was a breath of fresh air on today’s modern time. Will definitely stop-over for a longer time next time.
3. Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine
4. San Fernando Rey Parish Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
5. Santa Maria Parish
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
6. Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 169 reviews
Reviewed By Francis_Elvis_Verdin - Palawan Province, Philippines
Along the way going to Yap Sandiego Ancestral House we approach by this church its a quiet place and also nearby church by Sto. Nino Church. A good place for Pilgrimage.
7. Santa Monica Parish Church (Panay Church)
8. St. Peter and Paul Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 127 reviews
Reviewed By mom511 - Paranaque, Philippines
We left our resort in Sta Fe almost 5pm , we just wanted to visit the church and light candles ( something we practice everytime we visit a new church) and whisper our prayers. From the resort to the highway to get a trimotor it was 20 pesos per head. from the highway to Bantayan where the church was , was another 30 pesos per head for a 30 minute ride. WE arrived during the evening angelus prayers and luckily the old caretaker allowed us to get some quick shots on our phone cameras before he closed the church doors. the ceiling mosaics was beautiful, the altar where the retablos were , was also beautiful. The church just like the old churches in the different provinces of the Philippines is a treasure to behold. Lets all hope it remains preserved and cared for.
9. St Joaquin's Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By rickyrose
Our first Church for Visita Iglesia after going to Garin Farm. Church is good place for worship. We had our Station of the Cross here
10. Simala Shrine
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 297 reviews
Reviewed By iankatipunan - Manila, Philippines
Simala Shrine tour was really not part of our itinerary, but since my mother can't make a 30min walk to Kawasan falls, we went here instead. As we approach the gate, we were amazed as we see its castle-like facade, with arcaded corridors, aqueduct-like bridge connecting the garden to the shrine. The structure is also PWD-friendly, with ramps placed everywhere. Inside the shrine was a chapel, a praying area where colored candles lit, and a museum where testimonies of healed and answered prayers are kept and displayed. By the way, before going inside, bear in mind that proper attire is strictly implemented. Men wearing sando or tank top with shorts and slippers, and women wearing spaghetti straps, with very short shorts and slippers are not allowed. But if you're already worn shorts, don't worry! There are vendors outside the gate that will let you rent their shawls for Php20! If you're a Marian devotee and for Catholics who are "sagrado katoliko" I really recommend visiting the place. It will make your faith stronger as you see the evidences of the healed and answered prayers, and the people offering candles, roses and prayers to the pictures, portraits and sculptures of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
