{"id":5782,"date":"2019-03-12T09:03:45","date_gmt":"2019-03-12T09:03:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/?p=5782"},"modified":"2023-12-21T03:07:57","modified_gmt":"2023-12-21T03:07:57","slug":"temple-of-leah-dubbed-taj-mahal-cebu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/temple-of-leah-dubbed-taj-mahal-cebu\/","title":{"rendered":"Temple of Leah: Dubbed as the ” Taj Mahal” of Cebu"},"content":{"rendered":"

How far will you go in the name of love? Well,Teodorico Adarna showed his great gesture of love to his late wife, Leah Albino-Adarna, by building a mausoleum that holds the memory and treasures of the grandmother of the actress Ellen Adarna.<\/p>\n

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Temple of Leah. Photo by KJ Montejo<\/p><\/div>\n

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Closer view of the entrance of Temple of Leah. Photo by Jared Aaron<\/p><\/div>\n

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Temple of Leah at night. Photo by mackyrice_photowalk<\/p><\/div>\n

Dubbed as the \u201cTaj Mahal of Cebu\u201d, Temple of Leah is now one of the most visited attractions in Cebu City located at the top of the hill of Barangay Busay, Cebu City. This seven-storey high structure with 24 chambers that keeps the antique and Chinese collections of Leah covers an estimated 5,000 square meters land area. Still under construction since 2012, the temple houses a museum, art gallery, and library with the personal possessions of the great matriarch of the Adarna clan.<\/p>\n

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Photo by bjdmgt<\/p><\/div>\n

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Photo by Hayley Anawim<\/p>\n

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Photo by Jared Aaron<\/p><\/div>\n

Highly inspired by Roman architecture, the temple flaunts with Doric columns, Grecian statues, granite floors, and marble fountain found in the main courtyard of the temple. Two golden lions are adorned in front of the temple that stood as guards on both sides of the main stairs where the portico leading to the nine-foot bronze stature of Leah \u2013 said to depict how composed, regal, genteel, and beautiful the Matron Queen of University of Southern Philippines was.<\/p>\n

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To whom the Temple of Leah was dedicated to. Photo by Jerome Bautista Viernes<\/p><\/div>\n

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Photo by Joe Abad<\/p><\/div>\n

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Interior of Temple of Leah. Photo by Wendell Stars Contento<\/p><\/div>\n

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Interior of Temple of Leah. Photo by Wendell Stars Contento<\/p><\/div>\n

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Photo by Monica<\/p><\/div>\n

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The ceiling design to the restrooms. Photo by Ruel Gabasa<\/p><\/div>\n

Temple of Leah is a perfect destination for photo shoots and city tours, most especially for those who want to get away from the hassles of the city and appreciate Cebu\u2019s skyline.<\/p>\n

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Photo by Hayley Anawim<\/p><\/div>\n

YOU MAY ALSO READ:\u00a0<\/strong>Busay to Balamban via Transcentral Highway Ultimate Guide!\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

How to get there?<\/strong><\/p>\n

OPTION 1:<\/strong> From downtown Cebu, ride a jeepney going to Busay and ask to be dropped off at the Mountain View Highway intersection. From there, one can simply take the short hike to Temple of Leah.<\/p>\n

OPTION 2:<\/strong> From JY Square, take a habal-habal<\/em> going to Temple of Leah. Fare rate ranges from P50 \u2013 P100 depending on your haggling skills.<\/p>\n

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To Temple of Leah from JY Square Mall<\/p><\/div>\n

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To Temple of Leah<\/p><\/div>\n

OPTION 3:<\/strong> For a more convenient ride, just hail a cab to take you to Temple of Leah.<\/p>\n

DETAILS:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong> Roosevelt Street, Barangay Busay, Cebu City<\/p>\n

Entrance fee:<\/strong> P50.00 per person with P100.00 parking fee for those who are bringing their own vehicle<\/p>\n

Contact Number:<\/strong> (032) 233-5032<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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