The southern towns of Cebu can be a treasure trove for history and culture lovers. While these towns were established during the first century of Spanish rule, some structures still exist even up to today. There are also some structures that were built in honor of well-loved personalities of these towns. One of these structures is the Plaza Bermejo of Boljoon.
Plaza Bermejo – image source: panoramio.com
Boljoon
The Municipality of Boljoon is located around a hundred kilometers from Cebu City. It is home to a number of historically-significant structures, including the Patrocinio de Maria Church, El Gran Baluarte, and Escuela Catolica. The town played a major role in the establishment of the coastal defense system of Cebu during the Spanish period.
The Municipality of Boljoon is located around a hundred kilometers from Cebu City. It is home to a number of historically-significant structures, including the Patrocinio de Maria Church, El Gran Baluarte, and Escuela Catolica. The town played a major role in the establishment of the coastal defense system of Cebu during the Spanish period.
Plaza Bermejo – image source: cebu-bluewaters.com
Plaza Bermejo
Plaza Bermejo was established in honor of Fr. Julian Bermejo who set up a coastal defense system in southern Cebu. While the plaza was not built during the Spanish or American periods, it is still one of the must-see places if you find yourself in the Municipality of Boljoon.
Plaza Bermejo was established in honor of Fr. Julian Bermejo who set up a coastal defense system in southern Cebu. While the plaza was not built during the Spanish or American periods, it is still one of the must-see places if you find yourself in the Municipality of Boljoon.
Plaza Bermejo – image source: flickr.com
The plaza is located across the road from the Boljoon Church and is not a part of the original church complex. It provides visitors a good view of the Ili Rock, which is also one of the tourist attractions of the town. The plaza is a perfect place for locals and visitors to spend their afternoon enjoying the cool breeze coming from the sea.
Plaza Bermejo – image source: flickr.com
Fr. Julian Bermejo
Fr. Julian Bermejo is probably the most celebrated personality of Boljoon during the Spanish period. He became the parish priest of the town of Boljoon in 1802. While he had a stint as the Provincial Prior in 1837, he spent most of his stay in the archipelago in Boljoon. He implemented a coastal defense system in the southern part of Cebu to protect the residents from Moro raiders. The defense system involved the construction of bulwarks and the use of signals to warn residents of these towns about the presence of raiders. Fr. Julian Bermejo was fondly called “El Padre Capitan” by the residents of Boljoon.
Fr. Julian Bermejo is probably the most celebrated personality of Boljoon during the Spanish period. He became the parish priest of the town of Boljoon in 1802. While he had a stint as the Provincial Prior in 1837, he spent most of his stay in the archipelago in Boljoon. He implemented a coastal defense system in the southern part of Cebu to protect the residents from Moro raiders. The defense system involved the construction of bulwarks and the use of signals to warn residents of these towns about the presence of raiders. Fr. Julian Bermejo was fondly called “El Padre Capitan” by the residents of Boljoon.
Plaza Bermejo – image source: boljoon.myguide.ph
Getting There
You can get to Plaza Bermejo of Boljoon by getting on a bus headed for the town at the Cebu South Bus Terminal. The trip to this southern town takes around four hours depending on the traffic. Plaza Bermejo is located along the coast right across the road from the church of Boljoon.
You can get to Plaza Bermejo of Boljoon by getting on a bus headed for the town at the Cebu South Bus Terminal. The trip to this southern town takes around four hours depending on the traffic. Plaza Bermejo is located along the coast right across the road from the church of Boljoon.
Plaza Bermejo – image source: flickr.com
Plaza Bermejo may not be as old as the other structures in the town, but it is still one of the must-visit places in Boljoon. It honors a well-loved person who played a major role in ensuring the safety of the people living in the southern towns of Cebu. It is also a good place for you to spend your afternoon if you ever find yourself in this part of the island.
Have you visited Plaza Bermejo already? Tell us about your experience on the comments section below.
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