The harmony of religions, cultures and history
in the city is immortalized in Davao’s parks, churches
and monuments.
Battle Memorial
– A historical marker of the longest-fought battle between
the troops of the American liberation forces and Japanese imperial
arm which took place in Mintal, Tugbok District. (Mintal Elementary
School)
Camp Domingo Leonor
– Quarters of the Spanish and later American soldiers
in the 1920s. (San Pedro St.)
City Hall of Davao
– The former municipal building constructed in 1926. (San
Pedro St.)
Davao Museum
– Houses artifacts of Davao’s indigenous tribes
and photographs of the city’s historic events and history
of its pioneering families. (Insular Village II, Lanang)
Davao Historical Society Museum
– Features the historical and indigenous collections of
the Davao Historical Society (Magsaysay Park)
Fort of Datu Bago
- Site of the bastion of the Muslim hero Datu Bago who lorded
over the Tagloc River, the old name of Davao River. (Junction
of Washington St. and Quimpo Blvd.)
Furukawa Plantation
– The abaca plantation in Daliao which was acquired from
the Bagobos as a result of the Otha Public Land Act in 1903.
(Toril)
Japanese Museum
– The museum features historical accounts of the Japanese
community residing in Davao before and during the war including
their tools which they used in the abaca plantations, currencies,
publications, among others. (Calinan)
Japanese Peace Memorial Shrine
– During the “Ubon Yasumi,” Japan’s
version of All Souls’ Day held in August, Japanese war
veterans and their kin take a pilgrimage to visit this memorial
shrine. (Mintal)
Lon Wa Buddhist Temple
- The biggest Buddhist temple in Mindanao is set in environment
of candle trees and bamboo with an imposing statue of the Buddha
and his life depicted in wood carving. (R. Cabaguio Ave.)
Memorial to a Brave Son
- This memorial marker was built in recognition of the gallantry
of Armando Generoso, who died in the very site of the bridge
while defending it from the Japanese invaders during World War
ll. (Gov. Generoso Bridge)
Mindanao Taoist Temple
– Houses the holy icons of the Taoist religion. (J.P.
Cabaguio Ave.)
Mintal Historical Marker
– A memorial to Col. Yamada who defended Mintal during
the war. It is also the site of the visit of McArthur, Stillwel
and Eichelberger. (Mintal)
Monument of Peace & Unity
– Unveiled during the celebration of the Philippine Centennial
in 1998, the monument depicts the peaceful relationship of the
migrant and indigenous inhabitants of Davao in the last 100
years. (San Pedro St.)
Mosques
– Islam is also one of the major religions in the city
with several places of worships found in Bankerohan, Quezon
Blvd., Panacan, Quimpo Blvd., among others.
Old Japanese Houses
– The site of old Japanese homes, warehouses and abaca
processing and drying plants before and during World War ll.
(Mintal, Tugbok District & Toril District)
Osmeña Park
– Formerly known as the Plaza, this was the site of the
settlement of the early Davaoeños. (San Pedro St.)
Ottha Kyosaburu Memorial Shrine
– A memorial obelisk built in honor of Otha Kyosaburu
who invoked the Public Land Act No. 926 of 1903. (Mintal Elementary
School)
Oyanguren Landing Site
– The landing site of Don Jose Oyanguren y Cruz of Guipuzcoa,
Spain, the Spanish conqueror who later became the Governor of
Davao. (Rodriguez Park, Quezon Blvd.)
San Pedro Cathedral
– One of the oldest churches in Mindanao, the original
structure of the church was built in 1847 in honor of St. Peter,
the city’s patron saint. The old altar is preserved at
the right wing of the cathedral. (San Pedro St.).
Shrine of the Holy Infant Jesus of
Prague
– A local mecca of the city’s Roman Catholic devotees.
(Shrine Hill, Matina)
St. Mary of Perpetual Rosary
– A shrine built in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary which
features series of steps which leads to the main chapel. (Buhangin
District)
Talomo Beach
– Sunken warships during the Second World War can be found
just 200 meters from the shore. (Talomo District)
