Naga City: A Fun Place to Learn (Naga Educational Tour Places to Visit) by Steven Joash Layson Manila

Naga, is taunted to be the “Maogmang Lugar” roughly translated, “Happy Place”. Here, it is also fun to learn. Learning is not limited inside the class rooms. Being out in the field trip largely increases the knowledge of a student in more ways than the basic type of teaching. So, where to go? To the heart of Bikol, Naga.

Basilica

First stop would always be the Basilica Minore of Our Lady of Penafrancia. It is a must for everyone to get a mind refresher in the abode of Bikolandia’s patroness.

Penafrancia Shrine

A few meters away is the shrine that formerly housed the miraculous image. One can’t help feeling a sense of jumping through time. 

Penafrancia Museum

A stone’s throw is the museum containing some regalias of Ina. There, one will see the historic mantos, coronas, rostrillos and other mementos of age past, in mute testimony of the ardor bikolano’s have for Ina.

USI

Going on with the tour, the fourth station will be the Universidad de Sta. Isable, the first Normal School for women in Southeast Asia. Again, immerse yourself in the past amidst these century old school.

Ateneo de Naga University  

From these gem, we go to Ateneo de Naga University. This is a historic place, aside from the fact that it has oned many significant personalities, because of its significant contribution in the educational aspect of the Region. Furthermore, it has become the local garrison during WWII.

Holy Rosary Minor Seminary/Naga Cathedral

Near-by are the old Cathedral and the seminary. The latter houses a modest museum featuring ecclesiastical arts/paraphernalia used in religious ceremonies. In the cathedral, one can’t help feel amazed at the enormousity of its ceilings.    

Plaza Quince Martires

Going to the centro, one will see a park. This is a monument to the 15 martyrs of the Filipino Revolution. Notably, the marytyrs are one of Naga’s well-to-do and affluent citizens.

San Francisco Church

Across is the very old church of San Francisco, established by the Franciscans in their mission in Nueva Camarines.

Coca-cola Factory

After a while, one can be really famished by this lengthy travel, so what’s more exciting than visiting a soft drink factory.

SM City Naga

By this time, it is already noon, so its Eating time! Take your pick at the array of restaurants and delicious treats available in the largest mall-chain in Naga.

The Bicol Science and Technology Centrum   

After lunch, its time to have some fun at the BSTC. Get amazed with lots of cool stuff from the science world.

Philippine National Railway Station

A bit on the other side of naga’s center, we go now to PNR. Here one is able to see a train, of course, but definitely real. (Potterheads will not find it bad for a mini Hogwarts train station).

Oragon Monument

Across the bridge is the Oragon Monument, a testament to the fierceness of the Bikolanos in times of peace of war and peace.

The Naga City People’s Market

After a long day, it’s time to shop for souvenirs. Let’s support our brothers and sisters by patronizing local wares in the local market. Get lost in the maze of merchandise available at your disposal (with monetary equivalent of course). Shop till you drop!

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