Naga City is an independent component city in the Bicol Region of the Philippines. Is Bicol Region's economic, commercial, trade, tourism, medical, business, technological, religious, cultural, industrial, educational, financial and social center. It is also Camarines Surs most populous city. It is also known as the Convention City of Southern Luzon, Naga City is also the cultural center of Bicol Region.
The oldest cathedral established in the whole southern Luzon. It was
built in 1573, and was inaugurated in 1575. It is also the cathedral of
the Archdiocese of Caceres.
It is the first church in the region built by the Franciscan Friars.
The surrender of the Spanish forces to the Bikol revolutionaries Elias
Angeles and Felix Plazo took place here on September 18, 1896. The
church was reduced to rubble by the heavy bombing of Naga in World War
II, and the church remained in ruins until the present new edifice was
constructed.
Is the original home of Our Lady of Peñafrancia for two centuries. It was established in 1750.
It is home to a monument that honors
the 15 Martyrs of Bicol. It was on January 4, 1897 or barely 5 days
after the National Hero –Dr. Jose P. Rizal – was executed when the 11
prisoners from Bicol were also executed on the same field in Bagumabayan
(now Luneta). The four others had either died in prison as a result of
torture or while in exile in the island of Fernando Poo (or Fernando
Pó), off the coast of Africa. The monument was built on November 29,
1926 during the American occupancy.
Celebrating the 300 years of the
Bicolano devotion to Our Lady of Peñafrancia, this commemorative arch
was built and formally opened on September 9, 2010. The arch, 18 meters
long, 4 meters wide and 11 meters high, is a symbolic gate which imbues
the journey of Marian devotion in Bicol, built on testimonies if
miracles witnessed by the original native devotees called “cimarrones”
through generations, as the devotion spread in other parts of the
country and the world.
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Cultural Attractions
Naga Metropolitan Cathedral
The oldest cathedral established in the whole southern Luzon. It was
built in 1573, and was inaugurated in 1575. It is also the cathedral of
the Archdiocese of Caceres.2. San Francisco Church
It is the first church in the region built by the Franciscan Friars.
The surrender of the Spanish forces to the Bikol revolutionaries Elias
Angeles and Felix Plazo took place here on September 18, 1896. The
church was reduced to rubble by the heavy bombing of Naga in World War
II, and the church remained in ruins until the present new edifice was
constructed. 3. Our Lady of Peñafrancia Shrine
4. Plaza Quince Martires
It is home to a monument that honors
the 15 Martyrs of Bicol. It was on January 4, 1897 or barely 5 days
after the National Hero –Dr. Jose P. Rizal – was executed when the 11
prisoners from Bicol were also executed on the same field in Bagumabayan
(now Luneta). The four others had either died in prison as a result of
torture or while in exile in the island of Fernando Poo (or Fernando
Pó), off the coast of Africa. The monument was built on November 29,
1926 during the American occupancy.5. Porta Mariae
Celebrating the 300 years of the
Bicolano devotion to Our Lady of Peñafrancia, this commemorative arch
was built and formally opened on September 9, 2010. The arch, 18 meters
long, 4 meters wide and 11 meters high, is a symbolic gate which imbues
the journey of Marian devotion in Bicol, built on testimonies if
miracles witnessed by the original native devotees called “cimarrones”
through generations, as the devotion spread in other parts of the
country and the world.Natural Attractions
Naga City Ecological Park
A five-hectare sprawl of tropical
greenery, the park showcases various exotic plants, palms, an eco-walk
maze, topiary garden, an orchid and mini-forest. Walkways, lawns, and
pavilions provides for family picnics, stroll, and undisturbed
appreciation of nature’s beauty.
2. Panicuason Hot Spring Resosrt
This
is one of Bicol’s secret hideaways. Located at the bottom of a forest
river ravine accessible via a private road, this resort is smack at the
center of the teeming rain forest of Mt. Isarog
3. MT. Isarog Natural Park
The highest forested peak in Southern
Luzon rising at 1,966 meters above sea level, this dormant volcano
serves as open sanctuary to many plants, birds and animals that are
known to reside in Luzon.Urban Attraction
Plaza Rizal
This
monument-cum-park ideally located at downtown Naga was built in honor
of the national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal. This is known locally as the
center for public debates and discussions, family picnic gatherings and
public recreation and relaxation spot.
