{"id":14328,"date":"2020-05-21T11:52:11","date_gmt":"2020-05-21T11:52:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/?p=14328"},"modified":"2020-05-21T11:52:14","modified_gmt":"2020-05-21T11:52:14","slug":"interesting-facts-about-cebu-you-should-know-of","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/interesting-facts-about-cebu-you-should-know-of\/","title":{"rendered":"Interesting Facts about Cebu you should know of"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Magellan’s first landing in the Philippines ~ the discovery of Cebu <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n When it comes to Cebu, we like to assume we know everything about it because we live and grew up here. However, there\u2019s still a lot to learn about the Queen City of the South. Aside from being an island paradise filled with beautiful beaches and waterfalls, there are a lot of historical sites that have interesting stories behind them and should be known by everyone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Cebu province plays a significant role in the country\u2019s history. The first known battle against foreign invaders took place on the shores of Mactan Island in April 1521. Lapu-Lapu and his men fought the Spanish colonizers and Ferdinand Magellan was killed during the fight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Today, Cebu has become one of the major business districts in the country – and constantly growing as an industrial, trade, commercial, and education hub. However, when you visit or live in Cebu, you will still be able to experience a laid-back atmosphere and go to places where you can relax and unwind. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The province is filled with lots of natural and manmade attractions for you, your family, and your friends to see and experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n We have gathered some interesting facts about Cebu you should know and be proud of. Read on to know more about our history…<\/p>\n\n\n\n During the pre-colonial period, the Philippines was a rich country – abundant in gold and rich in natural resources. In 2008, on an excavation at the Plaza Independencia, a set of gold masks for the dead\/ golden death masks<\/strong> were found.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\nFacts about Cebu <\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Golden Death Masks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n