Fuente Osmeña Park

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Fuente Osmena, Cebu city is named after the Cebu’s Grand Old Man, President Sergio S. Osmena, Sr. who happened to be the second president of Philippine Commonwealth.
Fuente Osmena Circle is located along Jones Avenue and General Maxilom Avenue, Cebu City.
Inside the Fuente Osmena Circle is a big fountain that stands along Fuente Osmena Rotunda.
(Huge Christmas tree is standing in Fuente Osmena fronting the downtown area)
The Beautiful Fuente Osmena Park served as a witness to Cebu’s gatherings and event including the Sinulog Festival which is celebrated every third sunday of January.
Fuente Osmena has been the pride of Cebuanos.Tops
Situated 2,000 above sea level on the cool hills of Busay, it is an excellent sight-seeing spot which offers a breathtaking view of Metro Cebu and the islands of Mactan and Olango. Open kiosks are available for daytime picnics and instant evening parties.

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