The Casa Gorordo Museum is the perfect place for tourists to be able to grasp the heritage and tradition of the Filipino culture. The Museum was once the home to the Filipino man Juan Gorordo, who became Cebu’s first bishop. Housing a large number of artefacts, antiques and relics, this unique museum was named a historic landmark of Philippines by the National Historical Institute Board. The site mainly focuses on the lifestyle and heritage of the Filipino people who lived between the periods of 1860 to 1920 and is an interesting place to visit. 

The Casa Gorordo Museum lies within a beautiful Spanish styled colonial house that dates back to the 1860’s. The house was turned into a museum when it was acquired by the Don Aboitz Foundation in 1980. The interior décor of the house still displays the personality and taste of Juan Gorordo. Some of the highlights of the museum include the breathtaking sight of the courtyard, the intricately carved antique furniture that was once used by the bishop and the beautiful paintings that adorn the house walls.   

There are also plenty of artefacts and relics that can be seen at the Casa Gorordo Museum that date back to the 18th and 19th centuries. Cultivating tools like the plough lie within the house as a sign of the farming culture that was once the primary source of income for Cebu. Other household items like cooking utensils and clothe wringers and dryers of historic origin can be seen at the Casa Gorordo Museum.

Tourists interested in the history and culture of Filipinos should definitely stop in at the Casa Gorordo Museum which is one the top historic Cebu attractions. For those looking to stay at a luxurious and contemporary hotel in Cebu, look no further than Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort and Spa, Cebu, for a relaxing and unforgettable getaway.