Miraculous Shrine of Cebu, Simala

Cebu is a large island surrounded with different unique and beautiful tourist destination and natural attraction. In Philippines, it is known as the second biggest city. The place is became popular for its productive and fast growing city and known for its tourism history. You can find several tourist destination, historical places and the popular Miraculous Shrine known as "Simala". According to locals, this place is holy and sacred where prayers are granted and several miracles are happened.

People are gathered in this place to worship God, offer prayers and giving thanks for what blessing they had and giving thanks for the prayer granted. Simala is situated on top of the hilly portion of Sibonga, Cebu. People from different places spend time together to offer prayers, join the mass and kiss the image of virgin Mary.

Right side of the shrine, a two storey wall building of Simala

This place is made of large and big sizes buildings inspired from real castle shrine. It seems that you are in different country when you get there, the beautiful scenery and picturesque will really amaze you. This place really exist, nothing in Philippines to have something like this except in Cebu. This place is operated by the Monks, they are called as "Mga Monghe ni Maria (Monks of Mary).

Most of the time, people tend to visit the place to experience the presence of God and to have their prayers will be granted. However, the attraction seems to be the other options why people want to visit this place. Indeed, the facts cant tell this place is very unusual and it is amazing. From structure looks, the inner features where you can find different statue of Mary situated in one corner, different types of figures that came from different places.

You can find tons of letters from someone with their prayers being granted, letter from someone who just got cured from their illness, those who passed the board exams those who became successful in their career.

Front view of Shrine. The latest development

Truly Simala is the dwelling place for everyone who believe in Miracle. For those who are not, this place is the best place for them to learn the strong belief of christian people.

This place is situated kilometers away from the Highway and you need to take a ride Habal2x or motorcycle to get there. Few things to remember when you visit that place, you have nothing to pay except for buying a candles and other souvenirs.

Tips Travel:

- When you get there, habal2x fare ranges to 50 to 100 pesos only.
- The place is located to remote areas, you can bring your own foods or you can buy there.
- When you have your own vehicle, there is a parking lot before the entrance. You can pay 20 pesos to 30 pesos for the whole stay