The city of Iloilo is the capital city of the province of Iloilo in the Philippines.
Attractions
Fort San Pedro
Built by Spaniards in the early 1600s; attacked by Dutch, British, American and Japanese troops.
Molo Church
3 kilometers from the city proper; Gothic renaissance church of coral rock; completed in 1800s. The church was visited by Jose Rizal along the way to his exile in Dapitan, Mindanao.
Jaro Metropolitan Cathedral
3 kilometers from the city proper; seat of Jaro Archbishopric embracing Western Visayas. The church contains the "miraculous" Our Lady of Candles, which the feast day is celebreated every 2nd of February.
Jaro Belfry
Ruined in 1948 earthquake, but now restored. One of the few belfries in country that stands apart from the church.
Calle Real (Downtown Iloilo city Heritage District)
Old buildings that were constructed in the Commonwealth era in J.M Basa (Calle Real), Iznart, Aldeguer and Guanco were declared as a heritage site of Iloilo. It showcases the unique architecture of the downtown area.
Museo Iloilo
Repository of Iloilo's culrtural heritage.
Distrito Jaro
3 kilometers from the city proper; old colonial houses of sugar barons and Hispano-Filipino houses of the elite still stand, seat of Catholicism in Western Visayas.
La Villa de Arevalo
6 kilometers southwest of city proper; 2nd capital of the Alcaldia of Panay; flower and firecracker district of Iloilo city.
Muelle Loney
The River Port of Iloilo named after British Consul Nicholas Loney, who is considered the Father of Sugar Industry in Panay and Negros. Considered one of the safest harbours because Guimaras protects it from winds. It was opened to international market in 1855.