Visit the Jesuit House Museum: A Hidden Hint of History
<p>Claimed to have been built in 1730, the Jesuit House Museum is one of the oldest museums in Cebu. It’s a building that is rich in Philippine history.</p>
<p>Located in the former business district of Parian, this heritage house is frequented by many tourists and locals alike.</p>
<p>Its owner, Chinese-Filipino businessman Jaime Sy, originally intended to make the building a warehouse. He changed his mind when he discovered its history.</p>
<p>Based on the seal imprinted at the building’s original entrance and some old photos in a book by Fr. William Repettu, he found out that the house used to be the Jesuits’ headquarters in the 1700s.</p>
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