The Ruins, Italian-style mansion ruins in Talisay, Philippines
The cement structure reveals detailed architectural elements throughout its frame, including columns, archways, and intricate window frames reaching toward the sky.
Don Mariano Ledesma Lacson built this mansion in 1920 in memory of his Portuguese wife Maria, who died during pregnancy with their eleventh child.
The mansion reflects the architectural preferences of wealthy Filipino sugar barons during the early 1900s through its mix of Italian and Mediterranean design elements.
Visitors can reach the site by taking a northbound jeepney from Bacolod City followed by a tricycle ride, with entrance fees starting at 150 Philippine pesos.
Filipino guerrilla fighters burned the mansion for three days in 1942 to prevent Japanese forces from using it, yet the cement structure remained standing.
Location: Talisay
GPS coordinates: 10.71020,122.98330
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:06
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