http://www.visitmyphilippines.com/ RSS feed en-us Copyright (C) 2014 visitmyphilippines.com Natural Liñgon Hills Serves as the best viewing point for all of Albay other tourist attractions, with a 360 degrees view of the awe-inspiring majesty of Mayon Volcano, the Pacific Ocean and the city lights of Legazpi. Kapuntukan Hill Atop this hill other tourist attractions one will afford to see the beautiful vista of Legazpi including its neighboring town Manito and Rapu-Rapu. Described as “sleeping lion-shaped mountain”. Puro Beach This sandy beach is excellent for excursionists, leisure seekers, and boat enthusiasts/fishing buffs. Historical Jose Maria Peñaranda Monument A tribute to the late Jose Ma. Peñaranda who serve as governor of Albay from 1834-1840. Headless monument The monument was constructed as a dedication to the unknown and unsung heroes who died and shed their blood during World War II. Liberty Bell Found in Peñaranda Park. Constructed by the Americans on April 1945 as a symbol of liberation of the people of Albay from Japanese oppression. Anyone is free to ring the bell if they feel that oppression is again knocking at the door of freedom of Albayanos. Legazpi Heroes Memorial Trylon A 16 meter trylon erected on the spot where Puente de San Rafael incident took place. Legazpiños figured in an unmatchable battle with American forces. Religious St.Gregory the Great Cathedral Seat of Episcopal See, this church was re-built in 1951. It became a Cathedral when the Diocese of Legazpi erected its residence in Albay District. St. Raphael Church Built in 1834, the main altar is a genuine volcanic large rock. Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine Situated at the top of Buraguis hill looking over the city proper. Life-sized depiction of the Station of the Cross arranged at the slope of the hill and a 20 feet image of the Virgin of Guadalupe at the topmost. Man-Made Rizal Park and Monument A quaint park at the center of the city with National Artist Napoleon Abueva’s representation of the hero standing proud Peñaranda Park Well surrounded by towering trees and ornamental plants, a fountain is the highest attraction at the center of the park. Albay Park and Wildlife Home of 500 animals representing 79 species, many collected within the Bicol Region. http://visitmyphilippines.com/index.php?title=Legazpi City&func=all&pid=1688&Page=1&tbl=0&view=rss Sun, 2 Jul 2006 23:50:42 +0800