Magellan's Cross Pavilion
Magellan's Cross Pavilion is a stone kiosk in Cebu City, Philippines. The structure is situated on Plaza Sugbo beside the Basilica del Santo Niño It houses a Christian cross that was planted by explorers of the Spanish expedition of the first circumnavigation of the world, led by Ferdinand Magellan, upon arriving in Cebu in the Philippines on April 21, 1521.
| Magellan's Cross Pavilion | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Catholic |
| Province | Cebu |
| Location | |
| Location | Plaza Sugbo, Cebu City |
| Country | Philippines |
| Architecture | |
| Completed | 1834 |
| Materials | Coral stone |
Along with the Basilica del Santo Niño's church and convent buildings, the pavilion is a declared National Cultural Treasure of the Philippines.
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