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Monuments & memorials
Magellan's Cross
Cebu, Philippines
Magellan’s Cross is a historic Christian cross housed in a small chapel next to the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño in Cebu City. Planted by Portuguese and Spanish explorers in 1521, it marks the arrival of Christianity in the Philippines. The site attracts pilgrims and history enthusiasts, and is best visited in the morning to avoid crowds.
Good to know
- Best time
- Early morning
- Best months
- Jan–May
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