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Macahambus Cave and Gorge | Plaza Divisoria | Bonifacio Park | Rizal Park | Saint Augustine Cathedral | Gaston Park | City Hall | Casa del Chino Ygua | MOGCHS Administration Building | General Douglas MacArthur Marker | Museo de Oro| Museum of Three Cultures | La Castilla Museum
Saint Augustine CathedralSaint Augustine Cathedral (San Agustin)

It is the city's main Catholic Church and the seat of the Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro. The original church was built in 1845 by the Augustinian Friars but was destroyed during the American bombardment in 1945. Only the wooden cross in front of the church survive up to this day. After the war, American missionary Fr. James T.G. Hayes S.J., who later became the city's archbishop rebuilt the church inspired by Gothic architecture. Its centuries old stained glass windows came from another old GothicExternal sitechurch which were donated by American Catholics from New York, USA.
Gaston ParkGaston Park

Named after a Mayor of Cagayan de Oro. It was the site of the first Spanish settlement established in 1622. A stone fort was built around the vicinity but was later demolished by the Spanish authorities. It also became an execution ground for Spanish criminals and later a training ground for local soldiers in the Philippine-American War. After World War II, the Japanese Government planted cherry blossomsExternal sitearound the park as a gift to the city.
Executive BuildingOld City Hall (Executive Building)

This was the former site of the Casa Real de Cagayan or the Spanish Provincial Governors residence. On January 10, 1899, a two day celebration was held (Fiesta Nacional) declaring Philippine independence from Spain under the Aguinaldo government. In front of the Casa Real, the Philippine flag was raised and the Philippine anthem sung for the second time in Mindanao. The building however was demolished and in 1940 the existing City Hall was built in its place. It is among the buildings that survived the Japanese and American bombardment in World War II.
Casa del Chino YguaCasa del Chino Ygua (Balay na Bato)

Built in 1882 by the Sia family, the first Chinese migrants in Cagayan de Oro.  It was the site where Filipino revolutionaries meet and gathered for the Fiesta Nacional parade in January 10, 1899. Most of these revolutionaries would die during the Philippine-American war and are buried behind the house.  Unfortunately, the house has been renovated twice and its original facade has long been destroyed.
Macahambus Cave and Gorge | Plaza Divisoria | Bonifacio Park | Rizal Park | Saint Augustine Cathedral | Gaston Park | City Hall | Casa del Chino Ygua | MOGCHS Administration Building | General Douglas MacArthur Marker | Museo de Oro| Museum of Three Cultures | La Castilla Museum

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