The Ruins
About
The skeleton of a grand Italianate mansion built in the early 1900s by sugar baron Don Mariano Ledesma Lacson in memory of his wife, Maria Braga, which is why some call it the 'Taj Mahal of Negros'. It was burned in World War II to keep Japanese forces from using it, leaving elegant columns and walls standing amid gardens. Come late afternoon, when the light glows through the structure and stays until it's lit at night.
- 1–1.5 hrsTime to spend
- Late afternoon to early eveningBest time to go
- About ₱150 per personSulit · Great value
- About 20-30 minutes by taxi or Grab from Bacolod city center; around 30 minutes from Bacolod-Silay Airport.Getting there
Why it’s gala-worthy
- Good for casual date, history trip, photo walk and family trip
- It was burned in World War II to keep Japanese forces from using it, leaving elegant columns and walls standing amid gardens.
- Come late afternoon, when the light glows through the structure and stays until it's lit at night.
Know before you go
Parking area at the entrance.
Entrance fee around PHP 100-150; café inside extra.
Where it is
Barangay Bata (Talisay side), Talisay City, Negros Occidental
By commuteAbout 20-30 minutes by taxi or Grab from Bacolod city center; around 30 minutes from Bacolod-Silay Airport.
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FAQ
Bakit sinunog?
It was burned in WWII to prevent Japanese forces from using it as headquarters.
Best time?
Late afternoon for golden hour, then see it lit up at night.
May guide ba?
Staff and guides share the story; included or available on site.