Suroy Suroy sa Sugbu : Magellan's Cross

Right next to the Basilica is another landmark, perhaps, one of the more famous landmarks of Cebu. Magellan's Cross is housed in a chapel where the original cross is said to be encased in a wooden cross erected in a chapel. This is said to be the same cross that Ferdinand Magellan planted upon arriving in Cebu. The cross is said to have miraculous powers though some believe that the original cross was destroyed and that this is a mere replica.

I have included below shots of the Shrine plus shots of the courtyard of the Basilica, and the Basicila from across the street.

Enjoy!