Cebu is home of the first Filipino hero, Raja

Lapu-Lapu. He and his men fought for their

land against Spanish invaders in what we
call Battle of Mactan. Today, we
memorialize that historic event through
erecting a 20-foot bronze statue of the Raja.

It is said that Lapu-Lapu Effigy is the

oldest monument in Cebu province.
The statue portrays the chieftain, Datu
Lapu-Lapu, the reason for Magellan’s
death. Lapu-Lapu was rendered in
bronze holding a bolo in one hand and
the shield in the other. His bravery
symbolizes the strong fighting spirit
and courage of the Filipino people.

Magellan marker, shaped like a large

headstone, says it was in that spot that
Magellan fell dead in the hands of
Lapu-Lapu. Few years after the event,
Spain colonized the Philippines and
ordered a marker to be erected in
memory of Magellan. The stone
erected on 1866 with a note in the
marker mark the actual place where
the explorer shed his blood.
Monument of Magellan, an obelisk on a
base of several levels is believed to be
the battleground where Magellan died.
It measures 30 meters high.
The spot where the re-enactments of
the battle of Mactan is being held
annually.

Souvenir shops around Mactan Shrine

selling wide array of cost-wise products
from Cebu.
Located few meters away from Shangri-
la Mactan Island Resort and part of the
jurisdiction of Punta Engaño, Lapu-Lapu
City.

MACTAN SHRINE
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