Magellan's Cross
Magellan's Cross
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This is the spot where Ferdinand Magellan planted a cross in the soil in 1521 and claimed the Philippines for Spain.
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Simon C
Ashtead, UK728 contributions
May 2023
This is overhyped and over commercialised. Sitting just outside the basilica, its an interesting historical note especially as Magellan landed (and died) in Cebu but little more.
Watch out for the many attempts to separate you from your money.
Watch out for the many attempts to separate you from your money.
Written 26 May 2023
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alwaystravelsf
Pacifica, CA340 contributions
May 2023 • Solo
Cool to see for the importance of this sight but can see everything in a few minutes. I don’t think it’s original cross but good wooden replica. It’s free so have a look and the go to Basilica next door.
Written 23 May 2023
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ybo7000
Zamboanga City, Philippines256 contributions
Apr 2023 • Friends
Magellan's cross is one of the important historical landmark of cebu city. It's located besides basilica de sto Nino. Entrance is free. It is less crowded now than during pre pandemic time.
Written 11 May 2023
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DrNBA
Jamaica23 contributions
Mar 2023
This site was a nice stop on our tour. I was expecting a little more pizazz however, when we walked under the covering, the huge Cross was there all by itself...and that was enough for me!
Written 11 April 2023
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loo c
belgium288 contributions
Feb 2023 • Friends
Magellan's Cross is a must-visit historical landmark in Cebu City that commemorates the introduction of Christianity to the Philippines by Ferdinand Magellan in 1521. The site is free to visit and conveniently located in downtown Cebu City, but can get crowded during peak hours. While the cross is historically significant, there is not much else to see at the site. Overall, it's a quick and interesting stop for tourists and history buffs.
Written 19 February 2023
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Oscardog16
Adelaide, Australia1,024 contributions
Jan 2023
The citizens revere this site, and it plays a central part in the annual Sinulog-Santo Niño Festival. Free to visit and easy to access but not in the week leading up to 15 January. You cannot enter the area with a backpack
Written 10 January 2023
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uzmelissa
Dubai, United Arab Emirates173 contributions
Dec 2022 • Family
Really important for Philippines History and must have to see if you're in Cebu City. It feels the dramatically change of lifes of Filipinos.
Written 9 January 2023
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Reslimpan
Rayong, Thailand2,999 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
A historical site where the final outcome had a major impact on the Philippine life. We hit it during “rush hour”, super busy, couldn’t really take it in.
Written 27 December 2022
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Glenn W
Sydney, Australia317 contributions
Nov 2022
When it comes to it, there's not much to see inside the Magellan's Cross site. However its historical significance is well worthwhile and it is admittedly a good place for pictures especially given the dome and inside of the building that encloses Magellan's Cross.
Written 2 December 2022
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richj65
Chicago, IL1,157 contributions
Nov 2022 • Solo
With so much potential it is somewhat disappointing that is more of the story was not told. Unlike the other tour sites this place has plenty of room so the complete history could be told.
Written 3 November 2022
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annalizaF2013
Tubod, Lanao del Norte, Philippines
We are travelling to cebu on a tight budget..can anyone help us know how and where to ride jeepney from airport to cebu city,from cebu city to taoism temple and simala shrine?Thank you so much..
Lola Rose
11 contributions
The bus to the city centre costs 50 pesos and terminates at the bus centre. An average jeeoney cost 8 pesos but you have to check where they going as they are always on the move and each one goes to different places. The letters at the end correspond for example if the jeeoneybhas a c at the end it means it will go to colon Street. My best advise if there is a restriction, is to hrie a taxi for a day. I walked in the street a taxi driver negotiated with me 1500 for the day, so for two or more people it might be worth it to just be stress free jumping into various jeppneys hoping it's going the right way. My hostel told me which jeepneys to get, so you can always ask at reception. 12L goes to the ayala mall, 4c goes down jarkouslem Street.
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- Hotels near Magellan's Cross:
- (0.15 km) Shejoje Poshtel Hostel
- (0.11 km) Sampaguita Suites-Plaza Garcia
- (0.33 km) HappyNest Hostel
- (0.33 km) Heidelberg Restaurant & Pension
- (0.36 km) Down South Hostel
- Restaurants near Magellan's Cross:
- (0.26 km) KKD Stk + Bbq
- (0.30 km) Blackbeard's Seafood Island
- (0.30 km) Coffee Bay
- (0.30 km) Cafe Laguna - SM Seaside
- (0.29 km) Clare Restaurant
- Attractions near Magellan's Cross:
- (0.12 km) Basilica del Santo Niño
- (0.09 km) Basilica Del Santo Nino Museum
- (0.12 km) Basilica Minore del Sto. Niño de Cebu
- (0.27 km) Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral
- (0.27 km) Cathedral Museum of Cebu