Casa Gorordo Museum Cebu was the home of Juan Gorodo, first Filipino Bishop of Cebu. Casa Gorordo Museum Cebu is located in Lopez Jaena Steet. At present, the museum houses many old and ancient relics. The displayed relics give a picture about the lifestyle of the Filipino people during the period from1860s to 1920s.
Old furniture and paintings are also displayed in this museum of Cebu. The courtyard of the museum is very beautiful. The museum premises are well maintained and beautified.
About Casa Gorodo Museum
Alejandro Reynes Y Rosales built the house, which became famous as the home of Juan Gorodo in the middle of 19th century. Four generations of Gorodo family have stayed in this home including Juan Gorodo.
In the year 1980, Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc
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acquired the home. After restoration, the home was turned into a museum and opened to the common people. On 24th September, 1991, National Historical Institute Board, under resolution number 4, declared the house as a historical landmark of the nation.
Address and Timings of Casa Gorodo Museum
The tourists can visit the museum from Monday to Saturday from 9.00 am to 12.00 noon and then again from 1.00pm to 5.30pm.
The address of the Cebu museum is:
Casa Gorodo Museum
35 Lopez Jaena Street,
Cebu
Philippines
Telephone: + 63 (32) 255- 5645
Fax: + 63 (32) 253- 2380
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