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Museums and historical events play a vital role in our lifestyle. It is what shaped our past to what we are today. Like many other places, Cebu holds many historical sites to discover.

The Rizalinana Museum situated in Cebu displays a collection of artworks of the Cebuano painters and artists. It’s a pride of the University of Southern Philippines Museum managed and maintained by USP President Dr. Ronald Duterte, this museum displays original personal belongings of Philippine National hero Dr. Jose Rizal. His Cerrada coats of 1890s, summer clothes, polo shirts, pants, socks, undershirts including a classic sketchbook displaying Josephine Bracken as Rizal’s model were all kept on display. These were donated by Dona Trinidad Rizal on her first visit to the USP-Mabini section in 1951. This museum also had an original KKK Flag gifted by Dona Marcella Agoncillo. The other priced collections in this museum are original letters of Josephine Bracken-Rizal including a report card of Dona Trinidad Rizal. This museum also has a collection of 1899 and 1900 editions of the classic books Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo inclusive of the original receipt by the Chofre Printing Company. The other antiques consist of a unique and final set of 1906 Jose Rizal Memorabilia postcards, a 1906 handkerchief with the lyrics of the song ‘Canto Patriotico de Maria Clara’ printed on it, while you also get to see the photographed manuscripts of Noli and El Fili. To enjoy the celebrity collections of this museum visit Rizaliana Museum at Salinas Drive in barangay Lahug.

The museum is a very important as we try discovers our roots and beholds those who have done a major role in the society.

Mountains of Cebu  gives you a breathtaking view of the city. It allows you to experience cold even if its summer. All you need to do is reach the topmost part of the city. Even during summer, you will be invigorated. Tops favorite destinations of tourist and even locals in Cebu has seen the wonders of the city during the day and especially at night. Tops is located at Busay, which can be achieved through a habal habal or a public transportation for those who don’t have a car.

Aside from that is also the beautiful Chateau de Busay. It is a local restaurant with a huge accomodation for people and provides dinner with a view of the city.

Situated within Cebu’s flower-growing locale, Chateau de Busay was built in 1968 by Paul Keiner.  A reputable builder who came to the Philippines with the US army Corps of Engineers after the Liberation, Keiner had a hand in the building of such Philippine landmarks as the Ateneo de Manila, Maryknoll College, Libingan ng mga Bayani (National Heroes Cemetery), and Cebu’s very own Mactan International Airport.

Chateau de Busay was home to Keiner, his wife Cely Tolentino and their five children and had, for many years, echoed gaiety and celebration—ever a place of welcome and good meals.

Acquired in 1983 by Swiss cheese maker and gourmand Roland Werro and his Filipina wife Emily, the tradition of hospitality and good food continued as they lovingly and painstakingly turned it into a fine dining restaurant worthy of its name—the Chateau de Busay.

They also have a fine dining wedding parties, debut and buffet. Enjoy a cozy dinner at the wonder Busay of Cebu City.