❤ Magellan’s Cross
A stone’s throw away from the basilica is Cebu city’s famous landmark – the Magellan Cross. It serves as a reminder of the islanders’ conversion to Christianity in 1521 when the original cross was planted by a group of Spanish explorers led by Fedinand Magellan.
I only saw the Magellan’s Cross previously in postcards and history books.
At first, I have to honestly say that I somehow expected something greater, more grandiose for a famous city symbol. But a deeper look at it’s historical essence and the people’s regard for their icon is more important than the monumental statute I am talking about.

❤ Basilica Minore del Santo Niňo
The old basilica is full of church goers, old folks, and local merchants peddling candles for the prayerful, religious artifacts for the devotees, and colorful balloons for crying children.
There is also a number of curious tourists and foreigners obviously observing the surroundings and the people; taking photos.
A keener eye would observe the ancient stone blocks which constitute the old walls and solidly supports the church foundation.
With seven bronze bells that ring across town, the country’s first church will always remind the townsfolk of their histories past.

❤The Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral, officially known as The Metropolitan Cathedral and Parish of Saint Vitalis and of the Immaculate Conception, is the ecclesiastical seat of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Cebu in Cebu, Philippines. Cebu was established as a diocese on August 14, 1595.