Magellan’s Cross Pavilion, Historical pavilion in Plaza Sugbo, Philippines
The octagonal stone kiosk houses a wooden cross encased in tindalo wood, positioned next to the Basilica del Santo Niño in Cebu City.
Spanish explorers led by Ferdinand Magellan planted the original cross at this location during their arrival to Cebu on April 21, 1521.
The ceiling features a mural depicting the baptism of Rajah Humabon and his household, marking the introduction of Christianity in the Philippines.
Visitors can reach the pavilion by taking a taxi from the airport to City Hall, with fares ranging between 350 to 450 Philippine pesos.
The National Museum of the Philippines declared the pavilion a National Cultural Treasure alongside the Basilica del Santo Niño Church in April 2021.
Location: San Roque
Address: P. Burgos Street cor. M.C. Briones Street
GPS coordinates: 10.29355,123.90193
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:17
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