Cebu has numerous historically significant structures, particularly in the southern part of the island. While many of these structures had practical uses in the past, they are now a part of the tourism landscape of Cebu. One of these structures is Jacob’s Ladder of Samboan.
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Samboan
Samboan is a quiet little town located along the southwestern coast of Cebu. The name of the town is derived from the word “sinamboang,” which is a ritual dance that was once performed by the people in the area. While the town has numerous natural tourist spots, it also has some historically-significant structures. These structures include the St. Michael the Archangel Church, Campanario de Antigua, and the Escala de Jacobe or Jacob’s Ladder.
Samboan is a quiet little town located along the southwestern coast of Cebu. The name of the town is derived from the word “sinamboang,” which is a ritual dance that was once performed by the people in the area. While the town has numerous natural tourist spots, it also has some historically-significant structures. These structures include the St. Michael the Archangel Church, Campanario de Antigua, and the Escala de Jacobe or Jacob’s Ladder.
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Jacob’s Ladder
Jacob’s Ladder is a 147-step ladder leading to the Samboan Church. The church was built on a plateau located around 65 meters from sea level. The stairway was built in 1878 to make it easier for parishioners living in the coastal area to attend mass at the church. It was built on the orders of Fr. Torebio Gerzon, who was the parish priest at that time. Jacob’s Ladder is made out of lime and flat stones and was built at the side of the hill.
Jacob’s Ladder is a 147-step ladder leading to the Samboan Church. The church was built on a plateau located around 65 meters from sea level. The stairway was built in 1878 to make it easier for parishioners living in the coastal area to attend mass at the church. It was built on the orders of Fr. Torebio Gerzon, who was the parish priest at that time. Jacob’s Ladder is made out of lime and flat stones and was built at the side of the hill.
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Jacob’s Ladder is also known as the Escala de Jacobe. It led to the old watch tower of Samboan. The watch tower provides a panoramic view of the Tañon Strait. The ladder has become one of the tourist spots of the town. People typically go up the ladder to get a better view of the Tañon Strait. It also allows them to see the Negros Island across the strait.
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Getting to Jacob’s Ladder
You can reach Jacob’s Ladder by getting on a bus headed for Samboan at the Cebu South Bus Terminal. Once you reach the town, the ladder is located close to the parish church of the town.
You can reach Jacob’s Ladder by getting on a bus headed for Samboan at the Cebu South Bus Terminal. Once you reach the town, the ladder is located close to the parish church of the town.
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Jacob’s Ladder was once a practical solution to a problem some residents of Samboan had to deal with in the past. Today, it has become one of the tourist attractions of the town.
Have you visited Jacob’s Ladder in Samboan already? Tell us about it on the comments section below.
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