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MAGELLAN CROSS

 

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Magellan’s cross still remains to be a part of the history of Cebu. This cross is believed to have been planted by the Spaniards and Portuguese conquerors, as ordered by Ferdinand Magellan, who came here in the Philippines in 1521. It also marked the arrival of Christianity in the Philippines.

This cross is located in downtown Cebu City, specifically in Magallanes Street, just very close to the Sto. Niño Church (which is also very famous because of the Sto. Niño, the patron being celebrated during Sinulog festival). It is being housed in a chapel. The original cross is now encased in the wooden cross inside the chapel for protection as it was believed to be miraculous and people kept on chipping away its parts. Read More: https://www.cebucitytour.com/cebu-magellans-cross/

 

Photo from:  https://philippineslifestyle.com/blog/2015/04/16/494-year-old-magellans-cross-being-eaten-by-termites-in-cebu-city/

 

Magellan’s Cross is displayed in a structure located between the Basilica Minore del Sto. Niño and City Hall in Magallanes (Spanish translation of Magellan’s name) Street. It is open even on weekends and holidays, and there is no entry charge. A mural showing the first mass and the conversion of Sugbuanons to Christianity has been painted on the ceiling of the pavilion.

The cross is a popular tourist attraction together with other Cebu historical landmarks like the Fort San Pedro, built by the Spanish conquistador who came some 40 years after Magellan, and the Basilica Minore del Sto. Niño, considered the oldest church in the Philippines.  Read More:  http://mycebu.ph/article/magellan%E2%80%99s-cross-depicts-cebuano-conversion/

 

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A trip to the Queen City of the South, Cebu, will not be complete without a trip to the famous historical landmark – Magellan’s Cross. For this reason, when my family and I visited Cebu, I didn’t pass up on the opportunity to visit the said landmark.

Magellan’s Cross is located in the downtown area of Cebu City, on a street aptly called Magallanes St. It is located just beside the Basilica of the Sto. Nino.  According to our tour guide, the cross was planted around 1521 by the Spaniards  as ordered by their leader, Ferdinand Magellan, when he arrived in Cebu. Though the area is usually bustling and busy, the landmark cannot be missed even from a distance due to its circular shape and its red “salakot”–like rooftop. A salakot is a local wide-brimmed hat that is pointed at the tip. A bit of advice though – to avoid the large crowd, and to have a better chance to do some photo shoot in Magellan’s Cross, try visiting the place not on a Sunday, as Masses are also being held in the nearby Basilica of Sto. Nino during this day.  Read More:  https://pinoywanderlust.wordpress.com/tag/magellans-cross/

 

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Cebu is located in Region VII

Discover the Majestic Beauty of Cebu

How to Get to Cebu

Visit the Top Attractions in Cebu

Colorful and Magnificent Festivals in Cebu

Amazing Islands and Beaches in Cebu

Fun and Exciting Activities in Cebu

Cebu Photo Gallery

Cebu Video Collection

 

 

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