Tacloban 2017| Sto. Nino Shrine

happened on January 2017

One of the things I remembered most in Tacloban is this Shrine.  Actually, it's more of a mansion with a shrine.  The first time I saw it, I can't believe seeing a very grand and lavish mansion. To say it's huge is an understatement. But knowing that this is previously owned by the Marcoses (as one of their rest houses) and funded by our dearest country, it's no wonder that it should be like that.  It's an ironic landmark for a quite poor province.

This mansion was built for Imelda Marcos since she hails from this side of the country.  It consists of 13 guestrooms with each room having a different theme.

Its location is very accessible via jeepney.  You will always pass by it whenever going in and out of the town.  It is open from Monday to Sunday, 8:00AM to 5:00PM.  It is a 30 minute guided tour so taking picture is quite limited.

Let's begin with the tour... just imagine that it is still in its grandest form...  The Shrine is the starting point.

Everything here are gifts from other countries.  The pieces are simply the finest amongst the finest.  Just check this Italian leather wall.

leather wall from Italy

Pres. Marcos' bedroom

made of real clams and shells which are endangered now

It is still full of intricately designed display pieces.

the wood work is malakas and maganda tale.. notice how big it is

replica of Notre Dame shrine

these are my most favorite pieces - the intricately sculptured ivory

the Romualdez family tree

just imagine how exquisite parties are being held here

the god and the godess.. this is how i see this painting

Imee and Irene's room

Imelda's grand room

a block of pure jade... wanna steal this one

chairs made of silver from Spain

porcelain jars from China

stained glass ceiling.. yup, still imported from Europe

Don't you wish you live in this kind of home even just in dreams.