MAGELLAN PLANTS THE CROSS IN CEBU

In order to celebrate the Roman Catholic faith’s propagation in the Philippines, Magellan planted a cross in Cebu. It was believed to have miraculous powers and therefore was constantly visited by the locals, some of them even chipping bits of the cross with the belief that it will heal them.

MAGELLAN’S CHAPEL, CEBU

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.

Magellan’s Cross

The Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan led the first expedition to sail around the earth but never made it home, dying in Cebu. Today, a tall wooden cross known as Magellan’s Cross (Cruz de Magallanes) commemorates his memory

FERDINAND MAGELLAN’S ARRIVAL

Ferdinand Magellan was the first European to step foot in the Philippines in the year 1521. He was a Portuguese sailor who worked for the King of Spain with the ultimate goal of finding the Spice Islands, currently known as Moluccas Islands in Indonesia.

Inside Magellan Cross

How To Get There

If you are coming in from the Mactan Cebu International Airport, the most convenient way is to ride a taxi or grab car going to the Magellan’s Cross. Fare is around P200-P300 and takes around 30-40 minutes depending on the traffic.

But if you are from the Cebu City pier (which is quite near to Cebu City Hall), taxi fare will be around P70-P100 and travel time is around 5-10 minutes.

Rates and Other Information in Visiting

Magellan Cross is free for everyone no entrance fee needed

Fort San Pedro opening hours: Any time you can visit magellan cross
Make sure to bring water and, ware proper ittire because beside of Magellan Cross is Basilica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebu, if you want to go visit there there is no problem when you ware a proper attire

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