San Fernando City, Pampanga in Philippines, the capital city of
Pampanga and the regional capital of Central Luzon, is popularly known
as the "Christmas Capital of the Philippines". The city is named after
Fernando VI and placed under the patronage of San Fernando III, King of
Castile and Leon in Spain.
Popular Destinations in San Fernando City, Pampanga
The tourism industry of San Fernando City, Pampanga in Philippines
is fueled by two major events- the annual Good Friday Lenten rites
and the Giant Lantern Festival in December. Both events draw thousands
of tourists from around the country and the world. Some other popular
destinations at San Fernando City,
Pampanga in Philippines include:
- WOW
Philippines Hilaga: Formerly known as the Paskuhan Village, it is
located at the mouth of the San Fernando Toll Exit along the North
Luzon Expressway.
- Archdiocesian Museum and Archives: it
houses antiques and exquisite works of art depicting Pampanga’s rich
cultural heritage.
- Cathedral of San Fernando - is the seat
of the Archdiocese of San Fernando, Pampanga. It is presently known as
the Metropolitan Cathedral.
- Church of San Vicente Ferrer (Barangay Calulut) – heavily damaged by renovations, houses the famous parish feasts.
- The
City of San Fernando Heritage District: it covers the historic core of
San Fernando, including Barangay Santo Rosario and parts of Barangays
San Jose (Panlumacan), Santa Teresita (Baritan), Lourdes (Teopaco),
Del Pilar, Santa Lucia and Santo NiƱo.
- The Heritage
Houses: it comprises of the Hizon-Singian House, Henson-Hizon House,
Lazatin House, Dayrit-Cuyugan House, Consunji House, Tabacalera House,
Hizon-Ocampo House, Santos-Hizon House, Pampanga Hotel, and
Archdiocesan Chancery.
Apart from these attractions, San Fernando City, Pampanga in Philippines
is the home to many historic government buildings, schools,
hospitals, industrial structures and sites. Other noteworthy popular
destinations in San Fernando City, Pampanga in Philippines are the commercial structures that include:
The Arcaded Shop Buildings of Consunji Street
SM City Pampanga
Robinsons Star mills Pampanga
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