Cebu City in 360: My Thoughts on the Tops Lookout Redesign (What's New and Missing)

in TravelFeed7 days ago (edited)

Tops Lookout has always been special to me. It’s where my partner and I rang the “love bell” in 2022. It’s where I’ve come to drink away sorrows and celebrate some of my joys.

Recently, I visited the newly revamped Tops. It’s bigger now. The view is wider and more stunning, thanks to the elevated redesign. You get a full 360-degree panorama of Cebu. It’s a sight to see.

The place has changed. It’s more touristy. Shops, restaurants, and a coffee shop now fill the area. They’re even talking about adding a movie theater. It’s modern, sleek, but feels a bit commercial.

I strolled around on a hot day. The view was amazing. I found a new favorite pizza place. I enjoyed it so much, I forgot to take a video!

The old Love Bell photo by TK Morrow
The old Love Bell photo by TK Morrow

But there’s a catch. The old charm is gone. The love bell, once a symbol of personal milestones, is missing. The new Tops feels more like a commercial complex than the beloved lookout that some us very few locals used to love.

Tops Lookout back in 2013 by Shankar S
Tops Lookout back in 2013 by Shankar S

Not a big deal though! It's made even better and bigger. It's just that in life, nothing stays and feels the same. But we can't give in to nostalgia...

The view is still breathtaking. The memories linger. Tops Lookout, with all its changes, still holds a special place in my heart. It’s a blend of old and new, where beauty meets nostalgia.


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Bisag taga Cebu ko pero Wala pjd ko naka ari😭, amazing view it was fantastic I love the city lights💕🤗

Must see! And mas easy na ron ang transpo going there with shuttle buses from JY and IT Park. Saona mag habal.2x mi mahal kaayo ang plite because bayran ang waiting.

Suya lage ko ani imong voiceover video oi. hahaha atai makahinumdom man sad ko dinhi nag dzet2 sauna. bwahahahha.

Asa ato imong naka det.2x yot haha tugnaw raba ni diri saona basta gabii ug naay mga part na ngit.2x 😅

Afam man to akong ka dzet2 yot kay naay motor. bwahahaha

Yot, winner jud kaayo ug det2x saona yot tugnaw raba motoron diri basta gabii

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