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They have preserved it in its ruined state, among operational farmland, as a tourist attraction that can be visited for a fee or hired for events. It is open to daily visitors from 8am to 8pm for an entrance fee of PHP150 for adults, PHP100 for senior citizens or PWD, PHP 80 for students and free for children.
- 440 hectares (1,100 acres)
- Italian architecture
- Early 1900
Aug 16, 2017 · The Ruins is an iconic structure found on the island of Negros Occidental in the southern region of The Philippines, The Visayas. Aesthetically the building – or whats left of it – is not only unique to the island but The Philippines as a whole. The unique Italian styling of The Ruins creates an air of romance; this has helped secure it as ...
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Sep 16, 2008 · 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. It boasted of its garden of lilies in and around the four-tiered fountain on the mansion’s ...
Sep 28, 2013 · Its Italianate design and neo-romanesque elements make it a unique and impressive architectural feat. Visitors to The Ruins can marvel at its beauty and learn about its rich history. Location and Accessibility. The Ruins is approximately 8 kilometers north of Bacolod City, the capital of Negros Occidental.
Sep 14, 2013 · Ever wonder why an old structure in Talisay City in Negros Occidental is famous and called as the Taj Mahal of the Philippines? Aside from its very interesting framework, The Ruins in Talisay City, Negros Occidental is being compared to the landmark in Agra, India since the story behind why the mansion was built is similar to that of Taj Mahal.
May 21, 2023 · Get ready to immerse yourself in the wonders of Negros Occidental with this top 20 list of tourist attractions. The Ruins (Address: Talisay City) The Ruins is a famous tourist attraction in Negros Occidental, known as the "Taj Mahal of Negros."
Apr 8, 2020 · 14. The Ruins Photo by: Ariel Ladrido Photography via Philippine Pride. The Ruins is an ancestral house built in 1920 by Don Mariano, a local sugar baron. He dedicated the mansion to his wife but it was later burned in World War II. Garden lilies and a four-tiered fountain decorate the mansion’s front lawn. It is a top tourist spot in Negros.
