Historical tourism in the Philippines

      For the Philippines, which is known from the province of Negros Occidental is the food delicious and also the affordable price . But other than that, Negros Occidental is also rich in history and culture.

      An example is the city of Talisay, Bacolod bordering (the city that was founded in the mid-1700s) and Silay (colonial Spanish entry since the 16th century). Approximately 10 miles from Bacolod-Silay International Airport, the most famous tourist destinations in Talisay, The Ruins, has a story from the days before World War II.

Cruel history

'The Ruins' are the ruins of an old house. In the early 1900s, a sugar businessman named Don Mariano Ledesma Lacson (the bloody Spanish-Filipino) building was the residence of the Portuguese blood to his wife, Maria Braga.They fill the house with furniture from Asia and Europe, so the house was known as the largest and most luxurious homes in the province at that time.But this time, Don Mariano Japan who want to hear a plan to make her home as headquarters. So he asked Filipino guerrilla fighters in Negros to burn his house. There also believe, Don Mariano burned down her house because she was having a nervous breakdown after the death of Maria Braga.

      Mariano So big house, the fire burning for days before finally extinguished. What remained was a pillar, stairs, and some chunky wooden floors. Architectural heritage history proves Talisay town.


The Ruins, restored
       The ruins are now so favorite spot of tourists. With entry costs 25 pesos (about Rp6000), tourists can visit the remains of pre-war homes. On the left there is a large staircase. Can still be driven, but make sure you are not afraid of heights. You can see the view of the front garden, with a fountain lit at night.

      Below, there is a bedroom that has been restored as initial conditions. There is a wooden bed and a table, also the width of the window. This is one of the kids bedrooms Don Mariano. In the hallway next to the room, depending on the family photo.

      If you are hungry, there is a cafeteria which offers Mediterranean food, and souvenir shops (from refrigerator magnets to T-shirts and t-shirts). There is also a mini golf course for the sport rather than a history lesson. Although now without walls and roof, The Ruins still standing surrounded by sugarcane plantations. Much like Don Mariano is still standing when the house was burned.

How to get there:
Taxi from Bacolod will take approximately 30-45 minutes. If you drive a car, go to Bata (Pepsi bottling plant) and heading east. From there, there will be a guide that guides you to The Ruins. You can also ask the locals. (Cecile Baltasar)

More info: http://www.bacolodcityguide.com/the-ruins-talisay-city