Cebu City (also known as Cebu) is the oldest city in the Philippines, in the Province of Cebu. It is often called the Queen City of the South. Cebu is the main center of Christianity in the Philippines. Cebu has recently become the favorite tourist spot of the country.

What is Cebu city best known for?

Cebu City is the birthplace of Catholicism in Asia.Cebu City or the Queen City of the South on Cebu Island reigns in a group of islands comprising the Visayas region of the central Philippines. Getting in/out - The airport is on Mactan Island in Lapu-Lapu city.More items

What is unique about Cebu City?

Cebu attracts millions of tourists every year for many reasons, but the major pull is its pristine beaches. A trip to Cebu would not be complete without visiting the stunning beaches of Sumilon, Malapascua, and Bantayan Island. Cebu is also famous for its diverse marine life and otherworldly coral reefs.

Why is Cebu known?

Cebu is the countrys oldest city; it was the first Spanish settlement and the first capital of the Philippines. It is the Second City of the Philippines. The city is considered the birthplace of Christianity in the Far East.