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The Lacson Ruins is the ancestral mansion of the family of wealthy sugar businessman Don Mariano Ledesma Lacson built on a 440 hectare sugar plantation in Talisay, Negros Occidental, in the early 1900s in memory of his Portuguese wife Maria Braga Lacson, who died during the birth of their 8th child. During the Second World War, Filipino ...
Mar 11, 2009 · The Ruins Structure & Architecture. March 11, 2009 By Glady Reyes 1 Comment. The mansion of Don Mariano Ledesma Lacson was built in the early 1900’s but to this day, the 903 square meter structure still stands tall amidst sugar plantation and its grandeur is a testament of the lifestyle of the hacienderos. The structure of what’s left of ...
Aug 16, 2017 · The Ruins as they were. The Ruins origins date back to the early 20th century. Sugar baron Don Mariano Ledesma Lacson built the ten bedroom Italianate mansion on his sugar plantation in memory of his wife Maria Braga, who had died during the pregnancy of their 11th child. The building became the residence of Don Mariano and his unmarried children.
Nov 8, 2017 · It was built by Don Mariano Ledesma Lacson, a sugarcane baron. Built in the 1900s, The Ruins serve as the top attraction of Negros Occidental in the Visayas region of the Philippines. Beyond its aesthetics, it is adored for its tragic history.
Sep 16, 2008 · The Ruins, Talisay City: A Gem from the Ashes. September 16, 2008 By RoxieYap 56 Comments. The Ruins showcases what is left of the Don Mariano Ledesma Lacson ancestral house Home in Talisay City, Negros Occidental. During its heyday, the mansion was the largest residential structure ever built.
Jan 20, 2024 · When in Negros Occidental, one of the can’t-miss attractions is Talisay’s historic The Ruins. Known as the “Taj Mahal of Negros,” The Ruins is a beautiful structure born out of love. It was...
Jan 26, 2024 · The Ruins, located in Talisay City, Negros Occidental, is a grand mansion with a tragic past that showcases the region’s rich history and architectural marvels. Originally built in the 1900s by Don Mariano Ledesma Lacson, a prominent figure in the sugar industry, the mansion was a testament to his wealth and refined taste.
