Historic site
Magellan's Cross
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Ronald
May 8, 2019
This cross was planted by Ferdinand Magellan on 17th of March, 1521 when he baptized the first christian Filipinos, King Humabon and Queen Juana of Cebu. This is also to signify the propagation of the Roman Catholicism in the Philippines. The original cross is covered with another wooden cross for protection, as people were chipping it away in the belief that it had miraculous healing powers. This is located just beside the Santo Nino Church.
This cross was planted by Ferdinand Magellan on 17th of March, 1521 when he baptized the first christian Filipinos, King Humabon and Queen Juana of Cebu. This is also to signify the propagation of the Roman Catholicism in the Philippines. The original cross is covered with another wooden cross for…
Rita May P.
January 31, 2019
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Gesebel
November 17, 2018
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Jojie
August 15, 2018
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Mary
June 18, 2018
This 4-hour tour allows you to discover the charm of Cebu's major landmarks and churches, in addition to the fantastic shopping.
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Location
P. Burgos Street
Cebu City, Central Visayas