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Simala Parish Church
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Recommended sightseeing time:1-3 hours
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Barangay Simala, Natalio B. Bacalso S National Hwy, Sibonga, Cebu, PhilippinesMap
Phone+63 921 447 1894
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The road to the shrine was paving when we went. We took 30 minutes to get to the shrine from the intersection. Overall it was worth it, there will be a security guard checking your bag before you enter the shrine, so if you are planning to enter the shrine, please bring as little luggage as possible. The shrine looks like a palace and is beautiful. There is a ramp to the shrine for easy wheelchair access.
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SimalaShrine is located in Cebu, Philippines. This is a sacred place. The building is quite grand, and the whole church has a very strong European style, so it makes people feel like they are in Europe instead of the Philippines. There are long stairs and tall towers outside the church, and there is a lot of space inside, with a statue of Mother Mary. The Simala Temple is located on the outskirts of Cebu. Its shape resembles a castle, but its main function is to serve as a church. The many spires on the outside of the building show the prosperity of the church, while the interior is colorful. The bright and beautiful statues overlook the world. The colorful wall windows reflect the colorful light. The colorful candles carry people's hopes and burn slowly. The feeling is not just shock, but more of inner moving and peace.
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SIMALA SHRINEAddress - Barangay Simala, Natalio B. Bacalso S National Hwy, Sibonga, Cebu Highlights - ROMAN CATHOLIC PILGRIMAGE SITE Rating - 5/5 It is known as the miraculous Mama Mary Church that’s why some people visits the place for their prayers to be answered. One of the most well known and most visited described also as one of the most beautiful churches in cebu. Must add to your bucket list, though it’s a bit far but it’s worth the travel. #mytripvlog #summervacation #imkrssrby31
Simala Shrine PilgrimageWhen you mention the town of Sibonga in the southern part of Cebu, what comes to mind is the Simala Church, which is flocked by thousands of devotees per day. Whether it is for a petition, thanksgiving, or some other reasons, devotees as far as you can imagine, gather in this place to pray. This has been an icon in itself hosting the miraculous image of the Our Lady of Lindogon. This is probably the most beautiful of all the churches in Cebu. From a distance, it looks like you are out of the country because of its notable structures.Pi Bongs27
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A Pilgrimage Site#2023travelwish My recent 2022 trip was memorable because of Simala Shrine. It is part of our Oslob tour in Cebu. The Simala Shrine is a Roman Catholic pilgrimage site. The site hosts the image of the Our Lady Of Lindogon . To enter the church, there is a friendly ramped page path, through the turrets along with an arcaded corridor. To the right side is a lovely view of the Marion Hills. Looking down, the landscaped garden displays the words "We Love Mama Mary". This place is peaceful to utter our prayers. A place to have of wishes surrender to God and hope it make it all come true.seenzone31
Simala Shrine Cebu CityOur Lady of Lindongon Shrine, commonly known as SIMALA SHRINE. A Roman Catholic Pilgrimage Church dedicated to Virgin Mary. Our Lady of Lindogon which is believed to be miraculous by devotees of the Virgin Mary after it is attributed to the healing of those who were afflicted with dengue in the area in 1998 after it reportedly shed tears. The image has reportedly shed tears four more times, the latest being on September 8, 2016. It was built in 1998 by the Marian Monks of Eucharistic Adoration from Pampanga.Biyaheng Cebu Tour4
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Simala ShrineSimala Shrine is located in Barangay Simala, Natalio B. Bacalso S National Highway, Sibonga, Cebu, Philippines. It is a place of pilgrimage of devotees. Known as the home of the Miraculous Virgin Mary Statue. The Monastery of the Holy Eucharist, also known as the Our Lady of Lindogon Shrine and commonly known as the Simala Shrine or the Simala Parish Churcg is a Roman Catholic pilgrimage church dedicated to the Virgin Mary in Sibonga. The Monastery of the Holy Eucharist, also known as the Our Lady of Lindogon Shrine and commonly known as the Simala Shrine or the Simala Parish Church is a Roman Catholic pilgrimage church dedicated to the Virgin Mary in Sibonga, Cebu, Philippines. It wa built in 1998 by the Marian Monks of Eucharistic Adoration from Pampanga. #fallingforfall #tripblazers #urbanexplorerDestination25
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Quick stop at Simala Shrine ⛪Beautiful place to visit especially for devotees. It's actually open for everyone regardless of your religion, just wear something casual or not too revealing. And, just like any other tourist spots in Cebu, this one too is crowded with tourists. Enjoy your Cebu getaways! ☺️#cebuphilippinesVie Belle19
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Miraculous Place to VisitI had a wonderful time visiting this place. Offered my prayer as I believe the Miraculous Virgin Mary of Lindogon Shrine grants wishes and prayers. If believe so, come and visit this place. #givethanks #prayers #miraculousplace #grants #awesomepicDonMine_0311
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MY EYES SHINE ON YOU CEBU#gooutside #mountainview I am the luckiest niece in our Family I don't know why but every time my Aunt talks about travel she always pay my ticket & Hotels. She offer me to Travel in Cebu City and Stay in one of the most beautiful place (Hotel) . The moment when we touch down the ground I was Amazed by the beautiful Airport design. I told My Self this place is absolutely beautiful and it proves me Right when I travel around the City at Night My eyes Shine when I See a beautiful buildings and Vivid Lights around the City. I would like to visit again 😍Ynah Jiel17
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Simala Shrine, The Hidden Gem of Cebu IslandSimala Shrine, also known as Monastery of the Holy Eucharist or Our Lady of Lindogon Shrine, is a beautiful place in Cebu, Philippines. I would call Simala Shrine one of the hidden germs of Cebu Island because no tourists I met on the way were aware of it and none of the tourists had it on their itinerary. You wouldn’t expect the construction such as Simala Shrine to exist in a small village in the middle of Cebu Island. Simala Shrine is popular with locals, but as a place to pray, not a tourist attraction. To be honest, I also found it randomly, I was sitting in my hotel, looking at the map of Cebu Island, zooming in and out on the map and eventually I came across Simala Shrine, I looked at the photos and realized that this was the place I really wanted to visit! Next morning I had breakfast and started on my journey to Simala Shrine. Cebu Island has busses circling the island and the guard at my hotel helped me to hop on one. I was enjoying the scenery and looking at the map in my phone so I don’t miss the bus stop. Upon arrival, I realized it was still half an hour walk to Simala Shrine and it was really hot outside, but luckily there were tricycles for hire by the road, I told the driver where I needed to go and I was there in no time. When I finally got to Simala Shrine, I couldn’t believe my eyes, the place was astonishing and magnificent. The building complex was a masterpiece of architecture residing in the rural area of Philippines. There were many locals, most of them were standing in line to see the statue of Mary. I spent more than an hour wondering around and admiring architecture of Simala Shrine. I was all alone with no one to take my photo, it was truly a special experience to me. I love architecture, and being there made me feel extremely happy and special. Enjoy your trip to the magnificent Simala Shrine 😊 #solotravel #philippines #cebu #simalashrine #awesomepic #summervacationExplore The Earth26
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Visit ShrineIt's a good thing to use the trip app for your recommendations and ideas for your next trip. Let's enjoy and share your moments here. A lot of things are seen here for you accommodations, travel tours and flights. #staycation #visithistoricalEleee12
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#cebusimalaIt was very helpful to use and search here online to make you feel easy to travel and less hassle. You can also do something fun here. There's a lot of things to enjoy. Visiting Religious Places, Historical, Islands, Lands and good accommodations. #travelinspiration #livelife #staycationEleee10
- tigeryear2022
Soul Searching in SimalaSimala Shrine, Simala Church, Mother Mary Castle Church, Birhen sa Simala, Mama Mary Shrine of Simala, and Miraculous Mama Mary Church are all names for the church in Sibonga, Cebu. It's called the Monastery of the Holy Eucharist, and while it's not Cebu's oldest or holiest church, it's one of the city's most well-known and visited new churches. Simala Church is supposed to be a serious place to ponder for believers, and a visit will offer you a new perspective on your life. Many people consider Simala Shrine to be one of Cebu's most beautiful churches and a center of pilgrimage for worshippers. After the Virgin Mary statue that is enshrined within the Shrine, it is known as the Miraculous Mother Mary Church.#tigeryear2022Leonalovestotravel470
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The road to the shrine was paving when we went. We took 30 minutes to get to the shrine from the intersection. Overall it was worth it, there will be a security guard checking your bag before you enter the shrine, so if you are planning to enter the shrine, please bring as little luggage as possible. The shrine looks like a palace and is beautiful. There is a ramp to the shrine for easy wheelchair access.
The landscape of this place is also very beautiful, the whole temple looks a very meaningful feature, the architecture here is different from the traditional Filipino style, there are some characteristics of colonial countries Spain, come here to visit is also better like.
I am a person who likes to travel in a small group. I have to take some unusual roads wherever I go. I like to visit local popular attractions, and I don't even let the vegetable market go. This attraction is on a mountain, and when you walk along the path, you doubt your life, you will see the willows. . . And especially majestic. Worth visiting.
maganda sobra . dun kami nag simba. Kasama baby ko ! tsaka na paka holy Yung Lugar . always love to come back there.
The Simala Parish Church has now grown into a pilgrimage center as well receiving thousands of guests daily from all over the country. It's a 3-hour drive from Cebu City and you will be greeted by this huge and beautiful structure. It has also served as an attraction to the municipality of Sibonga.
Simala Parish Church - located in the town of Sibonga, in the southern part of Cebu is truly amazing! Every day, the church is full of devotees from across the country either wishing for their prayers to be fulfilled or giving thanks for all the prayers heard. Truly a beauty!
Going to the southern part of Cebu, you need to stop by Simala Parish also known as the Birhen of Lindogon Parish which looks like a kingdom in its own! You'll be left in awe once you reach the top and finish all yhe stations - main church, candle-light corner, adoration chapel, etc.
The home of the Virgin of Lindogon, the Simala Parish Church is the perfect go-to place for devout Catholics. A visit to the miraculous Virgin is also one of the to-do list when visiting Cebu. It now serves as both a religious place and a tourist attraction.