Magellan’s Cross

Magellan’s Cross is a must-see historical and religious landmark for tourists exploring the city of Cebu.

Magellan’s Cross is a big crucifix brought and planted by the Spanish explorer Ferdinand Magellan when he arrived at Mactan, Cebu in 1521. Today, the original cross is said to be encased inside a wooden cross found in the center of a chapel beside the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño – and this cross along with the paintings inside the chapel that depicts Magellan’s arrival in Cebu make an amazing sight for tourists. The cross is an important relic as it symbolizes the introduction of the Catholic Religion to the country.

Location

Magellan’s Cross can be found in a small chapel in front of the old building of the Cebu City Hall.

Opening Days and Hours

Magellan’s Cross is open every day, from 08:00 to 18:00.

Entry Fee and Bookings

There is no entrance fee to visit Magellan’s Cross.

How to Get There

You can fly into Cebu City via the Mactan International Airport. You can then take a taxi or hire a private car to take you from the airport to Magellan’s Cross.

Suggested For

Group of friends
Family adventures
Backpackers
Couples
Newlyweds
Solo travelers
Office outing

Time to Spend

You can explore Magellan’s Cross and its chapel in just an hour or two.

Popularity and Best Time to Go

You can visit Magellan’s Cross any time of the year but if you prefer to go when crowds are lean, then the best time is during the months of July to October.

Activities

Sightseeing
Shopping

Food

There are a number of restaurants and small food stalls near Magellan’s Cross, some of which are:

Blackbeard’s Seafood Island
Our Place Restaurant and Bar
Lighthouse Restaurant
Casa Verde
Beehive
Cebu Lumpia House
Jollibee
Mang Inasal
Chowking

Nearby Attractions

You can explore these nearby attractions in just a day, and do not forget to visit the beach:

Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral
Fort San Pedro
Kawasan Falls
Heritage of Cebu Monument
Basilica Minor Del Santo Nino
Mactan Island
Taoist Temple
Museo Sugbo
Ayala Center Cebu
The Cathedral Museum Cebu
Scuba diving and shark encounter

Stay

Cebu City offers a number of top hotels and resorts to choose from in terms of accommodations that cost around USD 18 to 177 per night. Some of the options include: