Recognized in the Philippines as the Queen City of the South, Cebu has evolved from an ancient municipality into a modern metropolis. Her breathtaking shores also thrive with life.
Created by STORIES OF ERNE™ on March 1, 2023
Cebu City is home to world-class architecture! Although this historic settlement is the product of colonial influences from various foreign nations, she continues to upgrade her built environments to suit the discerning tastes of Cebuanos and visiting tourists. Apart from the rapid development of buildings in the city's interiors, the massive growth of its coastal habitats also continue to attract people of all ages.
The soothing experiences provided by sea views and other natural bodies of water are one of the most sought-after spectacles of the environment. Would you still wonder why humans flock to the beach?
Being a beach lover myself, I went out for dinner with friends not too long ago to a coastal mall that offered stunning panoramas of the sea. This lifestyle establishment is situated at the South Road Properties, an enormous reclamation project encompassing various real estate developments such as restaurants, shopping centers, corporate infrastructure, and residential communities. Our specific destination was called IL CORSO.
We arrived late in the afternoon, a bit earlier than dinner time because we wanted to check out the coastal road constructed between the sea edge and Il Corso. Did you know that apart from the usual activities within this commercial complex, there are other interesting experiences available outside?
As I've mentioned, visitors can choose whether they wanted to take their pets for a walk, jog, stroll, or ride their bicycles along the beach road, or simply indulge in the surrounding outdoor restaurants to their heart's content.
Il Corso adopts a contemporary style of architecture with a touch of marine themes. Design details such as the overhead tent structures on the mall's roof mimic boat sails, aquatic decors on some dining places and cafes, plus the towering lighthouse of course, contribute to this atmosphere!
A few of the iconic landmarks that can be witnessed from there include NUSTAR, a shopping and entertainment complex with a built-in casino, the Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX) which is Cebu's third bridge linking Mactan Island to mainland Cebu, plus the unprecedented sceneries of the Mactan Channel. Would you demand for more?
After spending the afternoon at the coastal road, our tummies started to grind while savoring the beautiful sunset nearby. Without delay, we proceeded to our favorite restaurant of choice: LANTAW IL CORSO.
Although the architectural construction of this dining space wasn't as lavish as you'd expect, I simply loved its open-type layout! So while we were savoring our delicious food, we could altogether feel the cool caress of the sea breeze nearby. This restaurant had 2 levels, and we were fortunate to have stayed at the upper deck for a much better experience of the seaside environment. If you're planning to dine here, I encourage you to choose seating on top. You won't regret it, that's a promise!
We spent the rest of the evening there until the mall's closing hours. Despite being a quick adventure, our unforgettable moments at Il Corso, Lantaw, including the other interesting highlights of SRP were absolutely worth celebrating. As a result, this lifestyle destination has become one of my favorite hangouts in Cebu City. Priceless indeed!
Without further ado, here are monochromatic visuals of the narratives I've just shared with you. Have you discovered your most admired image in the collection? What are your thoughts about the architecture of Il Corso, Lantaw, and the rest? Let's talk in the comments.
Il Corso Lifemalls at SRP, Cebu City, Philippines
Il Corso Lifemalls at SRP, Cebu City, Philippines
The iconic lighthouse at Il Corso Lifemalls
The coastal road at Il Corso Lifemalls
The coastal road at Il Corso Lifemalls
The coastal road at Il Corso Lifemalls with view of NUSTAR Resort and Casino
Lantaw Il Corso Restaurant
Close-up Perspective of NUSTAR Resort and Casino with CCLEX in the Horizon
Night Scene of Lantaw Il Corso Restaurant
Interior View of Lantaw Il Corso Restaurant
Interior View of Lantaw Il Corso Restaurant
Neighboring Scenes of Il Corso Lifemalls and other Dining Places from Lantaw Il Corso Restaurant
Night Scene of Lantaw Il Corso Restaurant
Night Scene of Lantaw Il Corso Restaurant
Other Restaurants along Il Corso Coastal Road
Other Restaurants along Il Corso Coastal Road
Other Restaurants along Il Corso Coastal Road
Other Restaurants along Il Corso Coastal Road
Night Perspective of Il Corso Lifemalls
Fruit Vendor at Il Corso Lifemalls
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Nothing like appreciating architecture from the perspective of black and white, it has its special touch, it has that character that catches your attention. Greetings friend and excellent post !
That's right friend @wilfredocav. Monochromatic photography will always contribute its cherished appeal to architecture, the visual arts, and to dedicated enthusiasts like us. I'm happy that my story has captured your interest. Much appreciated! 😊👍
Spectacular images, undoubtedly the one I like the most is the lighthouse, although I also liked the night views from the top inside the restaurant, I do not know if it has to do with that I work in a gastronomic company and everything related to that attracts my attention. Greetings 👋
Definitely dear @lileisabel. It's a natural reaction for people to be attracted to what they're passionate about, so much more if that's their occupation. Thus your situation is understandable. Moreover, restaurants and their related hospitality industries are always appealing to us because they focus on one of our basic needs: food. 👍
The lighthouse is surely gorgeous since it perfectly matches the aquatic theme of Il Corso's seaside location. Thank you for your remarkable insights and appreciation. Have an awesome one! 😊
Greetings dear @storiesoferne, in short, it is a very striking place visually due to the great content it has of its great contemporary architectural variety, the lantaw interior design is fabulous, I have always liked the places that are close to my beach where you can feel that sun unique as the seaside and the pleasant atmosphere, it must be a beautiful experience to be able to walk through this beautiful place, I loved all the photographs thank you very much for sharing Blessings 🙏
Exactly dear friend @armasdiaze. Coastal habitats are always soothing places to hangout. Even much better if you're enjoying a delicious meal with family, friends, and loved ones right beside the beach! It's for this primary reason that the Il Corso mall has attracted tremendous patronage from people belonging to all walks of life. Loyal customers would always desire to come back and savor the sea views plus other valuable experiences in commercial establishments like this. 👍
Many thanks for your sincere appreciation of my visual post. Happy Friday and more blessings! 😊
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Great to see you @sobatkelana. I'm glad that my story has transported you to my memorable experiences in Cebu. Grateful for your visit here. Warm greetings! 😊