The Heritage of Cebu Monument is, without a doubt, one of the most emblematic sculptural artworks of the metropolis! A Cebuano pride, if you will!
I have strolled thru the cultural heritage neighborhood of Parian countless times, and though this is a truly iconic landmark, I think its present location is too small, tight, and secluded - far away from the more spacious urban areas where locals and tourists could visibly appreciate its beautiful splendor from a proper viewing distance.
This is not to criticize the original master planners of the site but only my constructive remark. The chosen spot could have been admired better if it was built on a large open plaza where its curb appeal would be much greater. ☺️👍 What's your personal opinion on this?
I agree with your constructive remark. I find the Parian monument in a secluded and in tight space. The master planners of the city before have great vision, but as modernity sink in and politics thrown into the mix, vision became clouded and ended up ruining some architectural heritage.
The problem with Cebu (or other cities in the Philippines) is the lack of urban planning in terms of enabling heritage and cultural representations to excel and blend with the modernity. There are good zoning laws but the implemention is not quite assertive. I agree that if the installation is in a park or plaza, it will be more appreciated.
!PIZZA
Great feedback! Although, it could have been advisable to shift this heritage landmark to a more open environment, the current situation is quite understandable knowing that Cebu is an ancient city with small street networks. Thus, we see lots of road widening projects that accommodate more vehicular traffic and allow the construction of newer developments. 👍
And to think of it, the Heritage of Cebu Monument is only a stone's throw away from Colon, the oldest thoroughfare in the Philippines, thus transforming the Parian community and neighboring districts into a sought-after historical location for locals and tourists. 😊