Discover the Biggest Religious Site in Cebu City

This historical church is a perfect spot for families and tourists to worship; it’s within walking distance of colon street and other tourist attractions like the plaza, national museum, and Magellan’s Cross. There’s also a candle area and a water fountain next to the church. Outside the basilica, there are many vendors selling food and candles.

I am not a religious person so went purely as a tourist. A nice church and also very historic. Worth visiting if you are in Cebu. Gets busy on a Saturday so if you are visiting go in the weekday if possible. The area around the church is also interesting, a bit on the gritty side but a contrast to the modern areas of the city.

located just beside the magellans cross is the sto. niño church. this church attracts a lot of tourist and devotees at the same time. you can offer your sincere prayers here.

i was also amazed at how most of the area was open to people even their small garden at the back.

there were also painting hang on the wall but i found it sad bc it was bit washed out and probably not very well taken care of / preserved.

2nd time here. The 1st time we went here was holy week, so wala masyado tao, hence the peacefulness. 2nd time we went back, jampacked. Parang nawala yung solemnity ng place.

Aesthetics-wise, maganda pa rin yung lugar. The area for lighting candles for offering prayers is still my favorite part. The ceiling of the church have been painted with the story of how Christianity started in the Philippines.