Magellan’s Cross

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Magellan’s Cross

Housed in a kiosk, this iconic and much prized monument marks the spot where the explorer Ferdinand Magellan planted a cross after baptising the first Filippinos, so creating Cebu as the cradle of Christianity in the Philippines. Look skywards to admire the ceiling paintings depicting the historical event.

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addressP. Burgos Street, Cebu City
openingHoursEvery day 8am - 6pm
phone+63 32 416 4579

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