Basilica Minore del Santo Niño
Cebu City
Historic Spanish-colonial church and significant religious landmark
- Duration1 hour
- Entrance FeeFree
- Opening Hours5:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Best TimeJanuary (Sinulog) or early mornings year-round
About This Place
The Basilica houses the Santo Niño de Cebú, the image Magellan gave to Rajah Humabon's consort in 1521 and the oldest Christian relic in the Philippines.
The present coral-stone church is the fourth on the site; the previous three burned. It is the centre of the Sinulog festival every January, when the surrounding streets close entirely.
Activities
- History
- Culture
- Architecture
What to Bring
- Modest clothing — shoulders and knees covered
- Small bills for candles and donations
Tips & Tricks
- Mass times crowd the pilgrim centre; visit mid-morning on a weekday
- Magellan's Cross is a two-minute walk away — see both in one stop
How to Get There
In downtown Cebu City, a 15-minute taxi ride from most uptown hotels. Street parking is scarce; use the nearby mall car parks.
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