If bacolod city is included for geographical purposes, the province has an area of 7,965. Click here to see the interior of the house and learn more about its history and features. My friend, chinie, once took me to this unique house known as balay bato in marapara subdivision in brgy. Backpacking 3 negros occidental cities in 6 hours bacolod. Ever since our first outing in bacolod, the balay negrense museum had been recommended again and again by the people ive talked to regarding the city. Historical church accounts provide a glimpse of the early years of bacolod as a mere small settlement by the riverbank known as magsungay translated as hornshaped in english. Negrense refers to the people living in the province of negros and balay or a house.
History of bacolod city, bacolod, philippine travel destination, bacolod islands philippines. The house is the actual residence of an environmentalist and the founder of green alert, a nongovernment organization which aims to protect the environment. It is notable for being the first museum to be established in the province of negros. The story of negros laid bare in the ancestral houses of. National bookstore robinsons bacolod books store at. With that, i thanked amor and the old man as i took my backpack and set off for my next destination. Though technically not really in bacolod city, being located in silay, it is still part of the metro bacolod and a. Visit balay negrense the first museum in negros occidental the balay negrense hiligaynon, negrense house is a museum in silay city, negros occidental, showcasing the lifestyle of a late 19thcentury negrense sugar baron. Visit balay negrense the first museum in negros occidental. Home tips and advice ready for occupancy smdc bacolod condo. Fe resort within providence negros one ride going downtown 500 meters to proposed circumferential road.
Apart from witnessing the masskara festival in bacolod city, i planned for a sidetrip to balay negrense, a national heritage house located in a nearby city called silay. What are the best aspects of living in bacolod city. The balay negrense hiligaynon for negrense house, also known as victor fernandez gaston ancestral house is a museum in silay city, negros occidental in the philippines, showcasing the lifestyle of a late 19thcentury negrense sugar baron. Balay negrense, silay city, philippines tourist information. Silay city, to the north of the capital of bacolod city, nicknamed the paris of negros, is the cultural and artistic center of negros island region. Bacolod city, situated on the northwestern part of the island of negros, is bounded by the guimaras strait on the west, the municipality of talisay on the north, the municipality of. It is located at doors g14 balay quince compound, 15th lacson street, bacolod city, negros occidental.
The balay negrense is a museum in silay city, negros occidental in the philippines, showcasing the lifestyle of a. Clara subdivision chapel features a unique mural of shell mosaic measuring 9ft. Avail of our limited promo of no downpayment, 0% interest, as low as php38,000 per month minimum lot size. Only in forbes hill you can experience many firsts in bacolod. An artistically crafted museum in silay city, negros occidental showcasing the lifestyle of the negrense sugar baron of the 19th century is popularly known as the balay negrense museum. The balay negrense, also known as the victor gaston ancestral house, is an. Places such as balay negrense museum attract travelers to bacolod negros occidental. The negros museum of bacolod, philippines in tagalog. The predominant inhabitants of the island region are mainly called negrenses locally negrosanons. Balay bugana offers an affordable modern house and lot packages. Book online for instant confirmation and 247 live support.
Balay negrense is a hiligaynon phrase that translates as negrense house, a house of people from the province of negros occidental. Tricity bacolod silay talisay exclusive day tour 1. Balay bugana located along burgos st ext in barangay estefania bacolod city. Balay negrense the balay negrense is a museum in silay city, negros occidental in the philippines, showcasing the lifestyle of a late 19thcentury negrense sugar baron. Bacolodsilay airport bcd to balay negrense 2 ways to travel.
After all, a visit to the museums and ruins is an easy way to throw some light onto the history of the philippines. Negros occidental is a province occupying the northwestern part of negros. The new bacolodsilay airport runway is of international standards and was constructed to facilitate future landings of international flights to serve the growing number of tourists visiting negros occidental each year. Balay negrense museum silay city 2020 all you need to know. Balay quince lungsod ng bacolod, negros occidental. Restaurants near balay negrense museum, silay city. Negros, silay city and balay negrense rom decoding travels. It is notable for being the first museum to be established in the province of negros occidental. Provides history, profile, infrastructure, environment, tourist attractions and facilities, hotels and accommodations, government, shopping and dining, and related links and references. Do you need to book in advance to visit balay negrense museum. Negros occidental is located in the western side of negros island, the fourth largest island in the philippines, with a total land area of 7,802. National bookstore robinsons bacolod books store is located at gf robinsons place lacson street mandalagan, bacolod city, negros occidental 6100, philippines. Silay city is just a 30 to 45 minute bus or jeepney ride from bacolod.
Tierra del rey is the newly open affordable and modern design homes made according to your need. Restaurants near balay negrense museum, silay city on tripadvisor. When the neighboring settlement of bago was elevated into the status of a small town in 1575, it had several religious dependencies and one of which was the village of magsungay. The city of silay in negros occidental, 14 kilometers north, was one of the cities in the province that reaped the success of the sugar industry boom. We took less than an hour to explore the place and be fascinated by the history of the ruins and the opulent family behind it. Some provinces in the visayas are well known for their rich culinary history and dishes which have been greatly influenced by chinese and spanish cuisine. So the spaniard introduced to us the religion, tradition. It is the fourth most populated province in the philippines, known for its chicken inasal and its booming sugar industry, nicknamed as the sugar bowl of the philippines and home to one of the philippines active volcanoes, the majestic mt.
History of bacolod city bacolod islands philippines, the. Balay negrense museum in silay city out of town blog. Bacolod ruins like youve never seen before when in manila, intramuros is a sure answer for tourists craving for romance in history, thanks to its architecture and famous features. Yves leopold germain gaston was the patriarch of a large family with roots in the city of silay. He said his officemate back in 19881992 at international institute of rural reconstruction i. This mansion was built using baling hardwood in 1898 and is said to have the most beautiful exterior of any house in silay. Balay negrense silay city balay negrense is an ancestral mansion of the gastons that was converted into a lifestyle museum showing how the sugar planters lived at the century. Own a home at megaworlds first and only upscale village in negros occidental. I first heard about this balay na bato from my father. It has 30 heritage houses declared by the national historical institute, most notable of which is balay negrense. The balay negrense hiligaynon for negrense house is a museum in silay city, negros occidental in the philippines, showcasing the lifestyle of a late 19thcentury negrense sugar baron. Though technically not really in bacolod city, being located in silay, it is still part of the metro bacolod and a staple attraction in the area.
A worthy side trip if i must say when you are visiting metro bacolod. As of 2015, total negros population is 4,414,1 inhabitants. Home tips and advice ready for occupancy reasons to buy your house and lot in bacolod mega world bacolod smdc bacolod condo rockwell bacolod condo sitari bacolod condo. Yves leopold germain gaston news newspapers books scholar jstor december 2011 learn how and when to remove this template message. Negros occidental the ruins in talisay ruins of italianate architecture. The province is approximately 375 kilometres 233 mi long from north to south. Discount hotels near balay negrense museum, bacolod negros occidental. Balay negrense museum silay city 2020 all you need to. Wiki the balay negrense was originally the ancestral house of. How to get from bacolodsilay airport bcd to balay negrense by bus, taxi or foot. Known as the heritage city in the philippines, silay is home to some of the most.
It is the first museum to come up in the negros occidental province and is one of the most visited heritage house in silay city. The victor fernandez gaston house has been described as a later and more airy version of the bahay na bato, or house of stone, which was the upper class filipino house that developed in the later part of the spanish colonial period. Negrense house, also known as victor fernandez gaston heritage house, is a museum in silay city, negros occidental. This was one of the reasons why i anticipated my negros trip back in october 2006. The ruins in talisay, balay negrense, san sebastian cathedral, mt. Silay city is just a 30 to 45minute bus or jeepney ride from bacolod. This antique house houses different artifacts being used by the negrense few decades ago. The negros occidental provincial capitol is the seat of the provincial government of negros occidental located at gatuslao st. As curiosity hits me, i decided to visit the place. The heritage district of silay liquid druids travel blog. I took a picture of a map of silay that i saw in a book that was being sold at the ground floor.
The bahay na bato was typically built of stone or with a. Are you looking for a pre selling property for investment. Bacolod city head to the provincial capitol building and lagoon, balay. Secure the lowest rates for your trip with at any hotel near. A glimpse of negros culture in balay negrense museum. Built 1897, this was the home of the eldest son of yves leopold germain gaston. The balay negrense hiligaynon for negrense house, also known as victor fernandez gaston ancestral house is a museum in silay city, negros. Home of the ultimate and most famous chicken inasal grilled barbeque, pastry shops and cafe cafe bobs, calea, starbucks, and local restaurants and foreign food inspired restaurants you can get a good inasal mea. Balay bugana bacolod, modern house and lot package at an affordable price in bacolod. Negros occidental the balay negrense museum in silay. One of the many rooms in balay negrense from the balcony of the house, one can admire the streets of silay and the magnificent gardens below. The negros museum pays tribute to the different cultures that contributed to the history of the province. Hotels near balay negrense museum, silay city best hotel. Teacher jane, chinies workmate and green alert member, toured.
I had always thought that balay negrense was the setting of the classic film. I suggest you book your stay at solina beach and nature resort because they can accommodate your. The story of negros laid bare in the ancestral houses of bacolod and environs. Silay city to the north of the capital bacolod city, nicknamed the paris of negros, is the cultural and artistic center of western visayas. Calea pastries and coffee is operated by rosario ma.
Backpacking 3 negros occidental cities in 6 hours bacolod, talisay and silay may 20. Silay is a center for arts, culture and ecotourism and might be as close as the province can get to the dazzling streets of europe because of its wellpreserved european colonial houses. Silay city is dubbed as the paris of negros because of its europeaninspired houses which have been declared historical landmarks, and it is the second museum city in the philippines next to vigan. Silay city is a 30 to 45minute ride away from bacolod city. Tour inside balay negrense, also called the victor f. The receiving room and the balcony balay negrense is a time capsule not only for the history, culture and traditions of the gaston family, but the town of silay in general. Balay negrense is one of the tourist spot situated in silay city, negros occidental, philippines. Balay bugana bacolod model73, modern house and lot package at an affordable price in bacolod. Negros is one of the many islands that comprise the visayas, in the central part of the country.
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