Sitting at the highest elevation in the city, People’s Park in the Sky remains to be the top attraction of Tagaytay. Originally known as the Palace in the Sky, it is a hauntingly beautiful relic of ambition and excess.

Initially commissioned in the early 1980s by then-President Ferdinand Marcos, the palace was intended to welcome U.S. President Ronald Reagan during a state visit. But since the visit was canceled, construction was halted, leaving behind a skeletal mansion that now crowns Tagaytay’s highest point.

Perched atop Mount Sungay, this mountaintop estate provides breathtaking views and a nostalgic glimpse into history. Moss-covered walls and weathered stone give the site a rustic charm, while the nearby Shrine of Our Lady Mother of Fair Love adds a serene spiritual touch.

Today, the unfinished structure serves as the centerpiece of a public park, offering 360-degree views of Cavite, Batangas, and Laguna, with Taal Volcano shimmering in the distance.

Despite its controversial origins, the Palace in the Sky has become a symbol of Tagaytay’s layered identity—part political artifact, part scenic sanctuary.