Silay Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city of the Philippines in the province of Negros Occidental
About Silay
A local legend tells of how Silay City got its name. There once lived a princess named Kansilay. An attack on the settlement by pirates was thwarted when the princess bravely led the people in the village's defense. The fight was furious and the princess fought like a seasoned warrior. Murals that used to grace some of the city's public buildings depict her as a fierce fighter wielding a hugetalibong, a short native single-edged sword. The pirates were routed, but at the cost of the princess' life. Her paramour arrived in time to see her die. In grief, the people lovingly buried her. To their surprise, a tree grew right over her grave, the first Kansilay tree, a final gift from the brave princess. The city's name derived from theKansilaytree. It is also known as the official tree of the ci
Top Attractions in Silay
Explore the best things to see and do in Silay:
- ★Balay Negrense
- ★Bernardino-Ysabel Jalandoni Ancestral House
- ★Cinco de Noviembre St.
- ★Manuel Severino Hofilena Ancestral House
- ★Mt. Patag
- ★San Diego Pro-Cathedral
- ★Silay Public Plaza
- ★St. Theresita's Academy
Where to Eat in Silay
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴El Ideal Bakeshop
- 🍴Mang Inasal
- 🍴Silayushi Japanese Restaurant
Where to Stay in Silay
- 🏨Christina Pension House
- 🏨Silay Pension
- 🏨Sunburst Bay Resort
Silay Travel Guide Sections
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