One of the many landmarks in Cebu that really tells us the Spaniards were here was the Church of Oslob - The Immaculate Conception Church and the Cuartel (barracks) ruins. It was said that the church was built in 1830 made out of cut out coral stones and the construction lasted about 18 years, some parts of it was added later on including the bell tower which was added in 1858.
This landmarks like many towns in Cebu or perhaps in the Philippines one can tell it was built during the Spanish era, if you notice the Spaniards will always establish a town with church, plaza, library, market and city hall close together.
It indicated that the church was destroyed during the second world war in 1945 and was successfully restored in 1955. We didn’t have information of the Cuartel ruins but we were told that it was unfinished and was supposed to be for the Spanish soldiers.
Amazing to see a 100 year old building that stood still in time and looks really well preserved.
Other blogs about Oslob Church and Cuartel Ruins
Oslob Old Church by Reid Magbanua
Oslob Church by Paul Perez
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