Temple of Leah in Cebu: Eternal Love and Promise

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Brief Description:	One of the must-see attractions in Cebu is the Temple of Leah. Due to its architectural style and overlooking view of Cebu City, it has been attracting tourists from abroad and locally.
Location:	Barangay Busay, Cebu City, Cebu
Entrance Fee:	P100 for adult P50 for children and seniors
Contacts:	(032) 233-5032 / 0922 8631408 / 0917 7031408
Opening/Closing Time:	6:00 AM - 11:00 PM (Everyday)
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What is the Temple of Leah?

As a symbol of undying love, the Taj Mahal, a mausoleum in India, shares the same story as the Temple of Leah.

In honor of his 53-year life partner Leah Albino-Adarna, Teodorico Soriano Adarna built the Temple of Leah to display his love and gratitude. They are the grandparents of actress Ellen Adarna, the owner of a motel chain in Cebu called Queensland.

Construction on the Temple of Leah began in 2012 in Cebu City’s highland barangay of Busay. This temple reportedly consists of 24 chambers, among which are an art gallery, a museum, a library, and a bar.

It is reportedly claimed that Teodorico spent 80 million pesos to build this temple to symbolize his undying love for Leah.

There are also life-sized statues of Roman gladiators, lions, and angels all over the building.

But the most special of them is the statue of Leah. And there is a commemorative plaque at the base of the statue that reads:

“Beloved Wife and Mother: Leah V. Albino-Adarna was chosen Matron Queen of her Alma Mater the University of Southern Philippines. This bronze statue portrays her composure and regal bearing when she was crowned. May the beholder discern her innate beauty, poise and gentleness.”

What to Look For in the Temple of Leah?

These are some things to look out for:

Statue of Leah
Life-Sized Statues
Art Gallery
Library
Wine Cellar
Snack Bar

Statue of Leah

Probably a 9-10 foot statue of the late Leah Albino Adarna is seating just beneath the chandelier inside the temple. Looking like a benevolent queen with a gracious pose.

Life-Sized Statues

Be amazed by the life-sized statues of Roman Gladiators, Lions, and Angels.

Art Gallery

There are several rooms filled with miniature sculptures. You can only view the rooms from the outside since they are locked.

Library

An area in a room is adorned with a collection of books. The temple library was occupied by some administrators when we visited. At the moment, we believe it is being used as a temporary office.

Wine Cellar

There are a number of old bottles of wine on display.

Snack Bar

If you’re hungry, you can purchase some snacks from the snack bar.

Other Services

Entrance fee
Parking fee
Photography
Tables and chairs

Entrance fee

Currently, the entrance fee is ₱100 per person and ₱50 for children and senior citizens.

Parking fee

There is free parking outside but limited slots only. For safety purposes, it is advisable to park your car inside the premises but with a fee of ₱50.

Photography

For special events that need professional photography, there is a fee of ₱2,500.

Tables and Chairs

There are tables and chairs available for you to rest after a long ride while enjoying the view.

Temple of Leah in Cebu: Video

How to Get There?

Public transportation is the cheapest way to get here. You can ride 04D, 04I or 04H (Lahug-Busay) jeepney from downtown Cebu City, Make sure to remind the driver that you will get off on Temple of Leah street. Then after that, you can walk around 5-10 minutes to the site.

Another option is to get a (habal-habal) motorcycle ride, a taxi, or your private car. If you are visiting on weekend, expect that it will be a little bit crowded. So, if you want to avoid the crowd, then it is best to visit on weekdays.

Our Experience:

As we were heading to the Temple of Leah, we had a short detour. As a result of this detour, we traveled an additional mile. The short way is currently accessible to vehicles exiting. In other words, you must find another way to enter the Temple of Leah.

Follow the road straight ahead. You will find an LKB gasoline station on your left. Upon passing the LKB gas station, turn left.

There will be signs for the Cebu City Detour along the road. Follow them and you will arrive at the Temple of Leah soon. Be aware of your surroundings and ask residents if you have any doubts.