Smart Backpacker: Talisay City

Friday, April 26, 2013

Top 10 Ruins in the Philippines for Tourists

A RUIN is defined as the physical destruction or disintegration of something or the state of disintegrating or being destroyed.

Ruins are the remains of human-made architecture: structures that were once complete, as time went by, have fallen into a state of partial or complete disrepair, due to lack of maintenance or deliberate acts of destruction. Natural disaster, war and depopupation are the most common root causes, with many structures becoming progressively derelict over time due to long-term weathering and scavenging (from Wikepedia).

There are numerous famous ruins in the world such as ancient sites in Greece, Rome, Egypt, China and South America.

In the Philippines, we also have our own "ruins" for tourists and these are the ruins that I have visited.

1. Ruins, Talisay City, Negros Occidental (destroyed by intentional arson with the consent of the owner during World War II so that the house will not be used as a Japanese garrison.)

Related link - http://junvillegas.blogspot.com/2013/02/the-ruins-negros-occidental.html

2. Corregidor, Manila Bay (destroyed by the Japanese bombardment during World War II)

Related link - http://junvillegas.blogspot.com/2013/01/independence-day-tour-corregidor-and.html

3. Cagsawa Ruins, Albay, Bicol (destroyed by Mt. Mayon's eruption in 1814)

Related link - http://junvillegas.blogspot.com/2013/01/bicol-adventure.html

4. Fortune Island, Nasugbu, Batangas (not properly maintained by the owner)

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5. Song-Song Ruins, Batanes (destroyed by a tidal wave/tsunami in the 1950s)

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Related link - http://junvillegas.blogspot.com/2012/11/the-captivating-and-stunning-beauty-of.html

6. Old Guiob Church Ruins, Camiguin (destroyed by Mt. Vulcan's eruption from 1871-1875)

Related link - http://junvillegas.blogspot.com/2012/11/mesmerized-in-camiguin.html

7. Pindangan Ruins, San Fernando City, La Union (destroyed by an earthquake in 1892)

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8. Old Taal Church, San Pascual, Batangas (destroyed by Taal Volcano's eruption in 1754)

9. Banza Chruch Ruins, Butuan City (The oldest church ruin in the island of Mindanao. Built in 1625 and destroyed by the Moro pirates in 1753)

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10. Old Tanauan Municipal Hall, Batangas (destroyed during World War II)

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It was summer 2012. I was traveling and exploring Negros. Just finished exploring Negros Oriental, specifically, Mabinay, Calbiga, Dumaguete, Zamboanguita and Canlaon.

I made my stop in Bacolod from Canlaon.

I went to the Cathedral of Bacolod (San Sebastian Church) as part of my routine to stop and visit a church and pray for my health and safety while I travel.

I was planning to go to the famous Heritage Houses of Silay City. Unexpectedly, a friend of mine told me to go to "The Ruins" in Talisay City, Negros Occidental.

From Bacolod City, I boarded a jeepney ride to Talisay City and alighted at the jeepney terminal in Talisay City.

From the terminal, I hired a tricycle and paid P200 for my ride to the site of the The Ruins. We passed by a subdivision before we reached the site. The ride from the terminal was 15 minutes.

The Ruins is said to be one of the 12 most fascinating ruins in the world and one of the best landmarks in the Philippines.

It is also called the Taj Mahal of Negros.

I paid P60.00 for the entrance fee and started shooting my camera. It was a magnificent view!

A sight to behold!!

I wanted to stay until sunset and capture the sunset with the Ruins at the backdrop. But I was so tired and it was cloudy that day, and so I decided to go to Silay City. From Talisay City, it took me only less than thirty minutes to reach Silay City.

I enjoyed Negros! =)

Adventure

Trekking - http://junvillegas.blogspot.com/2012/11/the-neophyte-trekker.html

Spelunking - http://junvillegas.blogspot.com/2012/11/caves-in-philippines-spelunkers-dream.html

Skywalk/Edge Coaster - http://junvillegas.blogspot.com/2012/11/adventures-in-cebu-city.html

Trekking - http://junvillegas.blogspot.com/2012/11/two-mountains-in-one-day-mt-maculot-and.html

Mt. Pinatubo - http://junvillegas.blogspot.com/2012/11/mt-pinatubo-trek-capas-tarlac-trail.html

Top Ten adventures - http://junvillegas.blogspot.com/2012/11/12-of-my-best-adventures-in-philippines.html

River Rafting - http://junvillegas.blogspot.com/2012/11/white-river-rafting-in-davao.html

Sagada - http://junvillegas.blogspot.com/2012/11/my-adventures-in-sagada-plus-itinerary.html

Mt. Makiling - http://junvillegas.blogspot.com/2012/11/mt-makiling-trek-and-itinerary.html

Pagsanjan - http://junvillegas.blogspot.com/2012/11/the-thrill-of-rapids-in-pagsanjan-and.html

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