Lapu Lapu Shrine

A historic shrine in Cebu City, Philippines, dedicated to the native chieftain Lapu-Lapu who defeated Ferdinand Magellan in 1521.

Currency

PHP (₱)

Best time to visit

November to May

Languages

English · Cebuano · Tagalog

Coordinates

10.316°, 123.907°

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1The shrine is the smallest national shrine in the Philippines
2It houses a life-sized statue of Lapu-Lapu made of bronze
3The shrine is located in the Mactan Island, where the historic battle took place

1521: Lapu-Lapu defeats Ferdinand Magellan in the Battle of Mactan
1961: The shrine is established to commemorate the 440th anniversary of the battle
1971: The shrine is declared a national shrine by the Philippine government