Plaza Independencia

 

This park is one of the historical Plaza in Cebu.
Its name symbolizes the freedom from all the conquerors that tried to take over the island of Cebu.
Its century old trees witnessed what the place had been through during the colonial days.

Various names have been used to refer to the Plaza Independencia throughout its history.
From Plaza de Armas to Plaza Mayor and change to Plaza Maria Cristina. Then, it was called Plaza Libertad, and now Plaza Independencia.

You can found monuments built in some known names in the history such as:
Miguel López de Legazpi - Spanish navigator who also became the first Governor-General of the Philippines.
Other is Chronicler Antonio Pigafetta, President Ramon Magsaysay and some war veterans
The Pigafetta monument was restored in 2021, in line with the 2021 Quincentennial Commemorations in the Philippines.

Feel free to visit anytime since there is no entrance fee!