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Plaza Rizal

Formerly the Plaza del Principe, it is the traditional center of the city. A monument to José Rizal stands in the center, while a monument to Carlos P. Garcia stands to the east. A replica of the Chocolate Hills is located to the west beside the Rizal monument.

Address: Carlos P. Garcia Avenue, Poblacion II
Getting there: in front of the National Museum and the Provincial Capitol of Bohol

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Listing from Wikivoyage: Tagbilaran, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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St. Joseph the Worker Cathedral
Tagbilaran Church
The seat of the Diocese of Tagbilaran, it is one of the six original churches of Bohol established by the Jesuits in 1595. The current church structure however dates back to the mid-1800s, after the original church burned down.
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National Museum of the Philippines, Bohol Branch
Bohol Museum
It was the Escuela La Niña, and then becsme the Provincial Library of Bohol. The museum was opened in July 2008 after moving from the Carlos P. Garcia House. The museum has exhibits on the wildlife, traditions and culture of Bohol, the island's geological history, as well as a room featuring paintings from students throughout the province.
Tue-Sun 9AM-5PMPHP 10
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Casa Rocha-Suarez Heritage Center
Built sometime between 1800 and 1830, it is one of the oldest standing structures in Tagbilaran, and one of the few remaining trading villas in Bohol. Owned by the Rocha-Suarez family, it was converted into a museum in 2005, with several of the family's furniture, heirlooms, personal effects and mementos, accumulated over five generations, on display.
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Carlos P. Garcia House
The residence of the former Philippine President and his family in Tagbilaran, it has been converted into a museum featuring presidential memorabilia. Much of the house's original furniture has also been preserved, including the former President's bed and work desk. While admission is free, a donation box is set up by the entrance.
Free