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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Cebu City

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Cebu City, Philippines

Updated May 30, 2014

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Magellan’s Cross

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Magellan's Cross

This holy site either displays a centuries-old cross or a complete fake.

Cebu City, Philippines

Santo Niño de Cebú

A small statue of child Jesus given by Magellan in 1521
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