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Magellan's Cross

Magallanes Street, Cebu City, Philippines
Ranked #11 of 29 attractions in Cebu City
3.5 of 5 stars 97 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites
Traveller Description: It has been speculated that the original Magellans cross used for firewood, or used with shaboo. That is not true. The cross is still in place... more »
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Vancouver, Canada
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Get up close! The number of locals selling candles was a bit overwhelming, but once I got right inside and looked up, I was impressed. I spoke to another tourist that hadn't even realized the ceiling had been painted. ?? More

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Redmond, Washington
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

you have to get up close and personal to experience the impact More

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New Brighton, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Only a small but unusual tourist attraction.This is part of world history. Worth seeing. More

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Providence, Rhode Island
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Really neat to see and very large and what a peice of wood. More

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Manila, Philippines
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24 reviews 24 reviews
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

It was nice to go to places of historical influence and interest. I always like to imagine what happened in my head, to somehow make history come alive. Get that human connection that i just don't get when i read textbooks that are so academic and often forgets to reflect and depict how it was during those ancient times. More

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Cebu, Philipppines
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012
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A must stop for a first-time visitor to Cebu. Vendors can be a pain. Ignore them. Read about the history of the cross on the marker. More

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Amsterdam
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012
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One of the most visited landmark gives us the moment to remember the past. This is where the introduction of Christianity took place. The cross still stands elegantly inside the kiosk. It is decorated and appreciated by the Filipinos and foreign visitors as well. Another attraction in the heart of Cebu City. More

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See 9 more reviews by MijnlieverdFH for Cebu City
Lint - Belgium
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012
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A small building in front of the city hall of Cebu City, but a big mark in the heart of many Cebuano's. If you are interested in the history of the Philippines, this is one of the places you must visit. Remarkable is the contrast with another landmark, nearby, on Mactan Island: Mactan shrine. The Cross of Magellan is, together... More

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Philippines
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53 reviews 53 reviews
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24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012
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The cross is certainly one of Cebu's landmarks and first time Cebu visitors usually have their pictures taken in this shrine. But aside from the 10 second photo stop, that is just about it. You can opt to move on to the next tourist traps which are all near the same area. More

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Paranaque, Philippines
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012
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Its a very beautiful place in cebu, its sorrounded by people who wants to see the real beauty of history. More

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