Casa Gorodo Museum
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
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.
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