Sto. Niño Shrine and Romualdez Museum

The Sto. Nino Shrine and Romualdez Museum used to be one of the rest houses of the Marcos family.  Considered to be one of the top tourist attractions in Tacloban City, the ground floor houses a chapel, with the image of the Sto. Niño at the center and surrounded by locally-themed guest rooms depicting characteristics of the different provinces/places in the country.

The second floor houses the large ballroom, dining halls and the bedrooms of each member of the former first family.  The house is modest outside but is intricately designed and adorned inside.

Sto Niño Shrine and Romualdez Musuem, Real St., Tacloban City

It was raining quite hard when we visited this on my first day
in Tacloban City last July 1

Shoes are not allowed inside.  Slippers are provided for all visitors which is required to be worn in the duration of the tour.

Lights aglow. Only one camera per group at P 30 each. If you will be bringing more than one, an additional P 30 is required for each camera.  Entrance fee at Php 200 for the first three persons. 

Going through the main door, the revered image of the Sto. Niño
will calmly greet visitors

One of the large dining halls

A diorama showcasing the successful projects during the Marcos regime

Wedding photo of the former first couple

The enchanting Mrs. Marcos

Masters' Bedroom

Other parts in this series:

Part 1/7 - Tamed By You

Part 2/7 - The Historical Wonders of Tacloban City 
Part 3/7 - Palo's Pride
Part 5/7 - Breathless in Biliran

Part 6/7 - Ormoc City 

Part 7/7 - The Sexy San Juanico Bridge