Feb 20 2007

Belfry of the Basilica

Published by Emperor Karl

Some centuries old bells at the bell tower of the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebu.

There are actually 7 bells at the basilica. The biggest one is in the middle surrounded by 6 smaller bells.

Photos by Fray Andy Rivera OSA

Below: Narrow steps leading to the belfry.

Below: The biggest bell named after the Holy Child.

Below: A very old bell, dating to the 18th century.

Below: Another bell dated 1866.

Below: A bell named after the Nuestra Señora de Consolacion dated 1886.

Below: Sto. Tomas de Villanueva dated 1830.

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    billy Says:

    good job karl.. hope we could see more pix.. good education material especially for the youth so they could appreciate cebu heritage..

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