Among the most Preserved Historical Sites in Cebu is the Casa Gorordo. It was around the 19th century when it was bought by Juan Isidro de Gorordo and now maintained by the Aboitiz Foundatioin. After it went through restoration, it was opened to the public as a house museum. This depicts the house of the 19th century, which was mostly influenced by the Spanish.

Casa Gorordo was the typical house of a Filipino who belongs to the higher class of society. Here lay the memories and colorful tradition of Cebu. The house is decorated with antique furniture, books, memorabilia and even costume collections. It is made with the traditional roof tiles, sliding capiz windows and highest quality materials back in those days.

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