Sto. Nino Shrine and Heritage Museum houses the miraculous image of Sto. Nino and priceless art objects such as a collection of original paintings by national artist Fernando Amorsolo. It boasts of decorated guestrooms of varied Filipino motiffs and a spacious ballroom.
Facade of the Sto. Nino Shrine and Heritage Museum designed by Architect Jorge Ramos.
The Chapel Area.
The Alitaptap Room has tiny lights, that stimulate light shade by fireflies. It is one of the shrines elegant receiving rooms. In the center is a shell fountain with corals.
Rattan set from Tacloban found in Alitaptap room.
A collection of intricately hand carved chinese ivory. The showcase is antique and from China. Stairway has red carpet.
The Family Tree of the Romualdezes by Brias Spanish lady painter.
Narra sala set from Pampanga, Philippines found at the ballroom.
On top of the long table collections of antiques jars from China.
The 30 seaters dining room. This room is soundproof.
Bong Bong's Room (son of late President Ferdinand Marcos). The sala set came from Russia. The divider is a collection of old Phillipine money.
Red cushion chairs is a solid silver chair from Spain.
Imelda Marcos huge bedroom is more ornate with sitting room and chandeliers. The walling and bedcovers is Jusi cloth, hand painted and embroidered.
These are just some of the showcases that you will see when you visit the museum. It is located at Real Street, Tacloban City (adjacent to People's Center and Library).
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