Magellan's Cross

            Magellan's Cross is one of the  famous tourist attractions and  it is located in downtown of Cebu City.The huge christian cross was planted  after the Spaniards colonized the Philippines and to signify a meaningful event which was the baptism of Roman Catholic . It is ordered by Ferdinand Magellan, a Portuguese navigator working for the King of Spain.

          You could also see women who are selling candles with different colors.They ask for your name and dances in front of the cross as they will say a prayer for your protection and health.

               Now, the cross in encased in tindalo wood to protect the original cross from people who remove parts as a souvenir or from those who believes that it has miraculous power.