STO NINO SHRINE AND HERITAGE MUSEUM TACLOBAN CITY

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STO NINO SHRINE AND HERITAGE MUSEUM TACLOBAN CITY
I drive past this building which is actually a mansion at least twice a week. I have read about the history and my last visit to this museum was just before Typhoon Yolanda. Friends I know who have made the visit in recent times say it appears a bit run down but the mansion is still very impressive
ENTRANCE
                            


SIDE VIEW


This building is one of the mansions of the late President Ferdinand Marcos. The mansion was built for Imelda Marcos, the president’s wife during his time in power. If you don’t know Imelda Marcos is a native of Tacloban
 It was erected in the late 70s. I have read this is one of 29 residences that were built across the Philippines during this time. The building has an area of 21,500 square feet so it is one mighty quest house or residence. We are talking about 21 bedrooms. I also took a photograph giving a side angle of the building to give you an idea of the sheer size of this structure
The museum contains many artefacts from different parts of the world that were collected while Ferdinand Marcos was in power. Link to pictures inside

The Sto Nino Shrine and Heritage Museum is one of the most visited attractions in Tacloban. Before Typhoon Yolanda it was estimated the Heritage Museum would receive approximately 3000 visitors. Things have picked up now and the visitors are back
If you are staying in a Tacloban City Hotel the Sto. Niño Shrine and Heritage Museum is not too far away and is well worth a visit. I won’t say too much more as the tourist guides working at the Museum will be able to answer all your question

Sto. Niño Shrine & Heritage Museum
Address: Real Street, Brgy. 52, Downtown, Tacloban  Link Location Map
Contact Number: (053) 321-9775

Have a nice day

Robbie in Tacloban

References

http://en.wikipilipinas.org/index.php/Sto._Ni%C3%B1o_Shrine_and_Heritage Museum


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