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Checking Out The Campanario De Antigua Of Samboan

1/17/2018

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Cebu has numerous heritage structures scattered all over the island. A good number of these structures can be found in the southern part of the island where many centuries-old churches are still standing. In addition, the south also had a series of fortifications built during the Spanish period to guard against raiders from the south. Campanario de Antigua of Samboan is one of these structures that provided an early warning system to southern coastal settlements against attacks. 
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Campanario de Antigua – image source: imgrum.net
Samboan

The town of Samboan is located close to the southern tip of Cebu. It is one of the oldest towns in the island and has a good number of heritage structures history lovers may want to visit. These heritage sites include the Boluntaryo Monument, Escala de Jacob, the San Miguel Arcangel Church, and Museo de Samboan. The town also has numerous natural attractions, including the Aguinid Falls, Dao Falls, and a marine sanctuary. 
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Aguinid Falls – image source: travellingthephilippines.info
Campanario de Antigua

The Campanario de Antigua of Samboan is a watchtower was built under the supervision of Fr. Toribio Gerzon, the parish priest of the town. It is situated around 200 feet above sea level and was a part of the fortifications built at the initiative of Fr. Julian Bermejo. 
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Campanario de Antigua – image source: tripadvisor.com.ph
​The foundations and walls of the watchtower are made of coral stones while its roof used terracotta tiles. Aside from being a watchtower, the Campanario de Antigua was also used as a bell tower. The University of San Carlos College of Architecture helped in restoring this three-storey structure.
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Campanario de Antigua – image source: mycebu.ph
Getting to the Campanario de Antigua

The Campanario de Antigua is located at the town plaza where the other heritage structures of Samboan are located. You can reach the town by getting on a bus headed for Samboan at the Cebu South Bus Terminal. Since the trip to the town takes around four hours depending on the traffic, you can bring with you a pack of Peanut Browas, Toasted Mini Mamons, or Butterscotch so you can have something to snack on. 
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The Campanario de Antigua is just one of the many heritage structures of Samboan. It shows that this southern town is one of the oldest towns in Cebu and makes it is a treasure trove for lovers of history and culture.

Have you visited the Campanario de Antigua already? Tell us about the trip in the comments section below.
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