History of Colon street Cebu city
The History Behind Colon street Colon Street has a lot more significance in the history of the country than most people seem to realise. The street is actually believed to be the oldest in the country. Its origins have been traced back to the town plan created by Miguel Lopez de Legazpi. The street was created as a part of the first Spanish settlement in Cebu , the Villa de San Miguel or St. Michael’s Town. The street was named after Cristóbal Colón – The Spanish translation for Christopher Columbus – the Italian explorer known for his discovery of the “New World”, Christopher Columbus had been sailing for the Spanish monarchy despite his Italian heritage. The evolution of Colon Street Colon Street looks a lot different to what it had been back during its humble beginnings. Despite it’s run down look plaguing the street these days, it once was the heart of Cebu City’s shopping and business activity. Before the 90’s the street was home to many fashionable shops, offices, an