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Colon Street

The oldest street in Cebu was constructed by the Spanish and named after Christopher Columbus, marked by an obelisk at its northern end. Today, it’s the heart of the city’s downtown district and teems with shopping and entertainment discoveries. The street is glittering during the evening.

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