Davao Historical Tourist Attractions: SHRINE OF THE HOLY INFANT JESUS OF PRAGUE Matina, Davao City-about 6 kms. South of the city attractions: Open air chapel with replicas of the Holy Infant Jesus of Prague and that of Our Lady of Fatima, magnificent views of fruit bearing trees and coconut plantation. Facilities: Retreat house, seminar hall, canteen, children’s playground, pilgrim’s hall, restaurant, souvenir shop selling religious articles, rosaries, medals, pamphlets, novenas. JAPANESE PEACE MEMORIAL SHRINE/CEMETERY Catalunan Grande and Mintal - About - 9 kms and 15 kms. respectively from the city of Davao southwest of the city center and could be reached by private or hired vehicles. Attractions: A memorial shrine dedicated to the brotherhood of all men regardless of race, creed or ideology. It decrees the futility of war as means of settling international dispute. The site is the pilgrimage place of big groups of Japanese war veterans, widows and kins during the annual Reunion for Peace Program of the Department of Tourism. TALOMO BEACH Talomo, Davao City - about 10 kilometers, south of the city center. Attractions: Site of the Second World War beachhead, sunken, warships about 200 meters from the shore. SAN PEDRO CATHEDRAL San Pedro Street/ C.M. Recto Avenues Davao City Attractions: Davao City’s oldest church named after San Pedro, the patron saint of Davao. The church was built in the year 1847 during the Spanish period led by Don Jose Uyanguren, the Spanish Conquestador of Davao. The old altar of then San Pedro Church is preserved at the right wing of the cathedral featuring old/ antique images of saints and that of Saint Peter. Parent Page - Geography and Topography - Location Map - Getting There The People - Arts and Culture - Shopping - Sightseeing - Recreation Food, Bars and Dining - Language and Dialect - Cultural Tourist Attractions Historical Tourist Attractions - Religious Tourist Attractions - Major Industries Man-made Tourist Attractions - Miscellaneous - Fiestas and Festivals Special Interests - Place to Stay - Communications and Networking References, Links and Resources - Pinoy Showcase Search Directory While we strive to make the information accurate as possible. We are not responsible for any mistake of materials, typographical error or any other kind. All Rights Reserved - 2002-2006 ® Davao Guide & Reference, Davao Islands Philippines