The Ruins
Built out of love, brought down by war. Behind its grandiose facade and impressive walls is a story of loss, dedication and tragedy. I won't be going into details, but what happened to Don Mariano and Maria Braga is something you should know to appreciate more the beauty of The Ruins . Located amid a sugarcane plantation in Talisay City , the site is a favorite stop among tourists when visiting Bacolod simply because of its proximity and accessibility. With a taxi, we reached the area in just about 15-20 minutes. It's not difficult to get directions because most of the drivers know about the place. The road is not completely concrete though. Good thing it didn't rain that day. Sugarcane is still cultivated in the area. Getting lost could possibly happen if you don't know where to turn. Upon arrival, we paid an entrance fee which I no longer remember. But rest assured, it's only minimal. There's no tour guide so we just roam around o...