Magellan Monument, Memorial monument in Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
The Magellan Monument stands as a 30-meter high coral stone tower within the Mactan Shrine complex, featuring decorative reliefs of vases and arches.
The monument marks the location where Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan met his end during the Battle of Mactan on April 27, 1521.
Built in 1866, the tower bears the inscription 'Glorias Españolas' and represents the initial Spanish presence in the Philippine archipelago.
The monument sits near Shangri-La Mactan Resort and connects to other landmarks through local transportation options like taxis and jeepneys.
The memorial tower forms part of a three-monument complex that includes the Lapu-Lapu statue and a mural depicting the historic battle.
Location: Mactan
Inception: 1866
GPS coordinates: 10.31083,124.01528
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:16
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