Liñgon Hills
Serves as the best
viewing point for all of Albay other tourist attractions, with a 360
degrees view of the awe-inspiring majesty of Mayon Volcano, the Pacific
Ocean and the city lights of Legazpi.
Kapuntukan Hill
Atop this hill other
tourist attractions one will afford to see the beautiful vista of
Legazpi including its neighboring town Manito and Rapu-Rapu. Described
as “sleeping lion-shaped mountain”.
Puro
Beach
This sandy beach is
excellent for excursionists, leisure seekers, and boat
enthusiasts/fishing buffs.
Jose Maria Peñaranda Monument
A tribute to the late
Jose Ma. Peñaranda who serve as governor of Albay from 1834-1840.
Headless monument
The monument was
constructed as a dedication to the unknown and unsung heroes who died
and shed their blood during World War II.
Liberty Bell
Found in Peñaranda
Park. Constructed by the Americans on April 1945 as a symbol of
liberation of the people of Albay from Japanese oppression. Anyone is
free to ring the bell if they feel that oppression is again knocking at
the door of freedom of Albayanos.
Legazpi Heroes
Memorial Trylon
A 16 meter trylon
erected on the spot where Puente de San Rafael incident took place.
Legazpiños figured in an unmatchable battle with American forces
St.Gregory the Great Cathedral
Seat of Episcopal
See, this church was re-built in 1951. It became a Cathedral when the
Diocese of Legazpi erected its residence in Albay District.
St. Raphael Church
Built in 1834, the main altar is a genuine volcanic large rock
Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine
Situated at the top
of Buraguis hill looking over the city proper. Life-sized depiction of
the Station of the Cross arranged at the slope of the hill and a 20 feet
image of the Virgin of Guadalupe at the topmost.
Rizal Park and Monument
A quaint park at the
center of the city with National Artist Napoleon Abueva’s representation
of the hero standing proud
Peñaranda Park
Well surrounded by
towering trees and ornamental plants, a fountain is the highest
attraction at the center of the park.
Albay Park and Wildlife
Home of 500
animals representing 79 species, many collected within the Bicol Region.
