Magellan shrine

Magellan shrine
A memorial shrine of Ferdinand Magellan in Mactan Island, Cebu.

The Magellan shrine is a large memorial tower erected in honor of the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan. The spot is believed to be the area were Magellan was killed in the Battle of Mactan on 1521, Philippines. The monument measures 30 metres high and it is located in the place of Punta Engaño, Mactan Island, Cebu.

See also

  • Lapu Lapu shrine


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