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. Davao Davao Philippines - Davao Geography and Topography - Davao Location Map Davao - Davao Davao Getting There Davao The People - Davao Arts and Culture - Davao Shopping - Davao Sightseeing - Davao Recreation Davao Food, Bars and Dining - Davao Language and Dialect - Davao Cultural Tourist Attractions Davao Historical Tourist Attractions - Davao Religious Tourist Attractions - Davao Major Industries Davao Man-made Tourist Attractions - Davao Miscellaneous - Davao Fiestas and Festivals Davao Special Interests - Davao Place to Stay - Davao Communications and Networking Davao References, Links and Resources - Pinoy Showcase Search Directory Translate Davao 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 Finland - Czech - Romania - Italy - Belgium - Ireland - Hungary - Austria - Greece - France - Phuket - Bangkok - Pattaya