Dumaguete Belfry

The Dumaguete Belfry is a historic coral-stone bell tower and watchtower located beside St. Catherine of Alexandria Cathedral in central Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental. Built in 1811 during the Spanish colonial period to warn against Moro pirate raids, it is considered the oldest belfry in the Visayas and a prominent city landmark. The four-sided tower stands in Quezon Park area and remains a symbol of Dumaguete's heritage.

Visitors can expect an open-air historic tower standing on a small plaza beside the Dumaguete Cathedral and Quezon Park in the city center. The four-level coral-block belfry with thick walls, arched openings and bells can be viewed from the outside and photographed from the surrounding park and street. The area is flat, paved and surrounded by the cathedral, park benches, and nearby shops, with no interior museum. It is a short stop for sightseeing and photography within a walkable heritage area.