People’s Park

Davao


A family-friendly expanse of more concrete than green space with larger-than-life-sized sculptures of native peoples of Mindanao, all designed by artist Kublai Millan.


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3. Museo Dabawenyo

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4. Kublai's Gallery

0.99 MILES

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5. Davao Crocodile Park

2.06 MILES

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6. Dabaw Museum

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