Mactan Shrine, Cebu

Name: Mactan Shrine
Address: Cebu, Philippines

#42 among attractions in Cebu

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Mactan Shrine, also known as Liberty Shrine, is a memorial park on the island of Mactan in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, Philippines. It host two monuments namely the Magellan Monument, which is dedicated to Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan and the Lapu Lapu Monument, a bronze statue which commemorates Lapu Lapu, a native leader who defeated Spanish soldiers led by Magellan in the 1521 Battle of Mactan. ()

Coordinates: 10°18'39"N, 124°0'54"E

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Mactan Shrine – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Marcelo Fernan Bridge, Bagacay Point Lighthouse, Mactan Shrine, Mactan–Mandaue Bridge.

3.3 miW
Modern bridge with a park at the base
Marcelo Fernan Bridge, Cebu
86 min walk • Spanning the azure waters that separate the islands of Cebu and Mactan in the Philippines, the Marcelo Fernan Bridge stands as an impressive feat of engineering and a vital artery of regional connectivity. Opened in August 1999, this cable-stayed bridge stretches 1,237...
5 miN
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Bagacay Point Lighthouse, Liloan
128 min walk • Bagacay Point Lighthouse is an active lighthouse in Liloan, Cebu, in the Philippines.
~0 ftN
Monuments and statues, Historical place, Memorial
Mactan Shrine, Cebu
1 min walk • The Mactan Shrine, located on the historic island of Mactan in Cebu, Philippines, stands as a poignant memorial honoring the bravery of one of the country's most venerated heroes, Lapu-Lapu. This open-air monument marks the site of the Battle of Mactan, where on April...
4 miW
Bridge
Mactan–Mandaue Bridge, Cebu
102 min walk • The Mactan–Mandaue Bridge, also known as the First Mandaue-Mactan Bridge or the Sergio Osmeña Bridge, stands as a testament to modern engineering and a vital link between the islands of Mactan and Cebu in the Philippines.
5.1 miW
Church
Mandaue Church, Cebu
130 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines, stands the Mandaue Church, formally known as the National Shrine of St. Joseph. This Catholic church is not only a place of worship but also a historical beacon that has witnessed the city's transformation over...
4.1 miNW
Bridge
Cansaga Bay Bridge, Liloan
106 min walk • The Cansaga Bay Bridge is a road bridge which links Mandaue and Consolacion in Cebu.
5 miW
Square
Mandaue Presidencia, Cebu
128 min walk • The Mandaue City Hall, commonly referred to as Mandaue Presidencia, is admixture of the Neo-Grec and Art Deco stylistic movement building that serves as the seat of government for the city of Mandaue, Philippines.
5.8 miW
City, Area
Mandaue, Cebu
148 min walk • Mandaue, officially the City of Mandaue, is a 1st class highly urbanized city in the Central Visayas region of the Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 364,116 people. Mandaue City is located on the central-eastern coastal region of Cebu.
3.7 miW
Area
Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu
96 min walk • Lapu-Lapu City, officially the City of Lapu-Lapu, is a 1st class highly urbanized city in the Central Visayas region of the Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 497,604 people. Formerly known as Opon, the city was renamed to its present name in 1961.
6.1 miSW
Area
Cordova, Cebu
155 min walk • Cordova, officially the Municipality of Cordova, is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines.
2.9 miNW
10°19'45"N • 123°58'34"E
Cebu Yacht Club, Cebu
75 min walk • Sailing, Marina, Boat or ferry

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How to get to Mactan Shrine by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mactan Shrine:

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Shangrila's Main Gate (8 min walk)