Magellan's Cross
Historic and Protected Site and Shrine
Cebu City
"The birthplace of Christianity of the Philippines!"(6 Tips)
"Beautiful big wooden cross"(3 Tips)
"While you're at it, drop-by the Basilica del Sto."(3 Tips)
"Cross seemed damaged from the pervious earthquake..."(2 Tips)
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SpykeJanuary 13, 2015Certainly a must-see landmark if you visit Cebu. Don't forget to at least light a candle if you come here and offer a little prayer.Upvoted Apr 14
4sqPhilippinesJanuary 25, 2012Did you know: The original Magellan cross is encased inside the wooden cross found at the center of the chapel to protect from people chipping the wood as souvenir.
RezhJuly 29, 2013Well, not really miss half of your life. As with any trip & if ur Catholic it's always a good thing to visit a church first. The Basilica first then go straight and Magellan's Cross is right there.
The Cross in-cased in Tindalo wood, is not necessarily the original cross planted by Magellan. Antonio Pegafeta made mention that the natives as the Spaniards were leaving Cebu, chopped down the cross
Chiara LAugust 31, 2019The candle vendors know better how to angle your perfect shot at the cross. 😉 Great for solo travelers like me! Just hand them a little tip for their kind effort.
Rene Jane CabugnasonDecember 27, 2013When we went here there were wooden like scaffold for the structure support, there were some big and minor cracks because of the earthquake that shook visayas region...it still looks amazing though ;)
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Patrick GattocMarch 29, 2012Magellan's Cross marked the beginning of Christianity in the Philippines. It is housed on a kiosk which later became popular and known to be one of the mascots of Cebu City.
Xtin Gomez ﭢOctober 19, 2015The ladies who approach the tourists and ask them if they could pray/dance for the tourists' intentions are a bit disruptive. Instead of being able to just appreciate the site.
This is a historical site where ferdinan magellan rise the cross as the beginning of christianity in cebu and in the Philippines.
Bianca EvangelistaNovember 30, 2014One of the must sees of Cebu. Prepare to encounter nagging street kids and old ladies peddling their stuff
Flow GalindezFebruary 23, 2013Enjoy the breathtaking Magellan's Cross and stay in Cebu and don't forget to check out my blog
Carmel VillaroOctober 10, 2011Magellan traveled from Spain to the Philippines in 1521, he brought with him in a wooden cross. This cross was planted at a place called Sugbu, now Cebu.
Kevin ErguizaJuly 9, 2016Don't let the vendors and beggars harass you. If you're not buying, just keep giving a sturdy "no".
Erik GApril 14, 2013Visited by The Pinoy Rider. http://www.pinoyrider.com Journeying the Philippines on a motorbike- MykSeptember 9, 2011While you're at it, drop-by the Basilica del Sto. Niño; Magellan's Cross' just right outside of it.
Dennis LimApril 19, 2014This is just a small site with the cross inside. Just an interesting side note to history.
Fl!pJanuary 29, 2011Magellan's Cross is a Christian cross planted by Portuguese, and Spanish explorers as ordered by Ferdinand Magellan upon arriving in Cebu in the Philippines on April 8, 1521- The old cross incase in the timdalo wood is an old cross in honor of Magellan but not the Original planted by Magellan.
Chriszy KarununganMarch 16, 2015Visited March 13, 2015 The Magellans Cross is still closed & under renovation.
Bernadette BathanMay 28, 2011yoyoy villame song's take on Magellan's story.
Francoise BejasaMay 2, 2013Candle vendor did the Sinulog for us. Too bad i wasn't able to take a video.
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Magellan's Cross
City Hall Lane (btwn D. Jakosalem St. & P. Burgos St.)
6000 Cebu City
Cebu
Pilipinas
6000 Cebu City
Cebu
Pilipinas
Magellan's Cross is a Christian cross planted by Portuguese, and Spanish explorers as ordered by Ferdinand Magellan upon arriving in Cebu in the Philippines in April 1521.
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