Explore Bacolod, a destination with rich culture, good food, and heritage sites will that take you back to the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines. Known as The City of Smiles, and located in the Northwest of Negros Occidental in Visayas, a visit here will definitely put a smile on your face because of the attractions, food, and festivities that await you.
It is located in downtown Bacolod. It was originally a small chapel which became a cathedral in 1933. The structure, made of coral stones from Guimaras Island, was completed in 1882 through the initiative of Fr. Mauricio Ferrero. Beside the cathedral is the Palacio Episcopal or Bishop’s Palace constructed in 1830 by Fr. Julian Gonzaga.
Constructed in 1927, it was built to complement the cultural activities of the early Bacoleños on weekends. Name of world-famous composers like Mozart, Bach, Beethoven, and Wagner are emblazoned at the top—a proof of the early Negrenses’ familiarity with European culture.
