Basilica Minore del Santo Nino

#culturetrip to Cebu! This place is complete with nice historical architecture, close to san pedro fort. Dropped by here as part of my tour but its too crowded because its sunday and they were having a mass in Cebuano lamguage. St Nino is a church building built by Santo Nino during Spanish colonial. One of historical site, oldest church around Cebu. The ritual here is to also lit up candle and pray. Please come other day than sunday as it will be super crowded until you cant really move around.

✅Interesting to visit and see. The place is rich in history and cultural heritage! ⛪The Basílica Menor del Santo Niño de Cebu 🇵🇭 (Minor Basilica of the Holy Child of Cebú), is a basilica in Cebu City in the Philippines that was founded in 1565 by Fray Andrés de Urdaneta and Fray Diego de Herrera. It is the oldest Roman Catholic church in the country, allegedly built on the spot where the image of the Santo Niño de Cebú was found during the expedition of Miguel López de Legazpi. ✝️The image of the Child Jesus is the same presented by Ferdinand Magellan to the chief consort of Rajah Humabon on the occasion of their royal Baptism to Roman Catholicism on April 14, 1521. The image was found by a soldier named Juan de Camuz forty years later, preserved in a wooden box, after Legazpi had razed a local village. When Pope Paul VI made the church a basilica in 1965, he declared it to be "the symbol of the birth and growth of Christianity in the Philippines. The present building was completed from 1739–1740 and was designated by the Holy See as the "Mother and Head of all Churches in the Philippines. 🇵🇭 📍How to get there: It is located in a block beside D. Jakosalem Street, Osmena Boulevard, P. Burgos Street, and the Plaza Sugbo where the chapel of Magellan’s Cross is at. Take a ride on a Mybus from Mactan Cebu to SM Cebu City. From there, ride a jeep with the route code 12I or 10M. Ask the driver to drop you off at the Basilica del Santo Nino. ⏲️This religious landmark is an all-year-round destination. It is open daily from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM 🌟Well worth visiting✅✅ #urbanexplorer #awesomepic #celebratewithtrip #philippines #cebu #exploresgtogether

#2023travelwish This is a well-known tourist destination in Cebu City, Philippines. The Basilica Minor del Santo Niño de Cebu, often known as Santo Niño Basilica, was established in Cebu City, Philippines, in 1565. The Magellan's Cross Pavilion is located next to the Basilica del Santo. There is a Christian cross that was allegedly set by Spanish explorers from Ferdinand Magellan's expedition after they reached Cebu in the Philippines. But in order to exactly appreciate the magnificent of the basilica, you have to go inside. In Cebu, you must see this historic site!! ✉️ I wish to go to 📌Brazil, participate in Rio Carnival 💃🕺 the most famous festival and biggest carnival in the world 🌎 in 2023. ❤️🫶 #magellanscross #basilicadelstoniño #cebu #cebutrip #cebuphilippines #cebucity #cebucityabeautifulplace #historicallandmarks #historicplaces #churchs #philippines #philippinestrip #philippinestravel #philippinedestination

#2023travelwish #cebu #philippines Our very first domestic trip after pandemic was in the Queen City of South, Cebu and it was so memorable as we got to see this beautiful church again. Per our history books, this church was built in the 16th century and is considered the oldest church in the Philippines 🇵🇭 The amazing thing is that, despite our distinct religious beliefs, many tourists still come to witness Sto.Niño’s (infant Jesus) image and offer praise and worship. So nice that many people around the world, include this place in their list. TRIVIA: Photos were taken during the day vs at night for comparison. Best Time: Visit during office hours on weekdays (8am to 5pm) as locals are working. Peak hours: 5pm onwards on weekdays and whole day on weekends ⏰ In 2023, I dream to visit more churches, temples or any other worship places in Asia. 🙏

Visit Cebu, Philippine's cradle of Christianity, for you to witness the magnificence and beauty of Sto. Niño Basilica. This historic place is one for the books! #cebu#cebutrip#history

The Basílica Menor del Santo Niño de Cebú, commonly known as Santo Niño Basilica, is a basilica in Cebu City in the Philippines that was founded in 1565 by Fray Andrés de Urdaneta and Fray Diego de Herrera.#tigeryear2022 #skiadventure #staycation

commonly known as Santo Niño Basilica, is a basilica in Cebu City in the Philippines that was founded in 1565 by Fray Andrés de Urdaneta and Fray Diego de Herrera. It is the oldest Roman Catholic church in the country, allegedly built on the spot where the image of the Santo Niño de Cebú was found during the expedition of Miguel López de Legazpi. This image of the Child Jesus is the same presented by Ferdinand Magellan to the chief consort of Rajah Humabon on the occasion of their royal Baptism to Roman Catholicism on 14 April 1521. The image was found by a soldier named Juan de Camuz forty years later, preserved in a wooden box, after Legazpi had razed a local village. When Pope Paul VI made the church a basilica in 1965, he declared it to be "the symbol of the birth and growth of Christianity in the Philippines." #cebutrip #cebu #philippinestrip #philippinespride #vacation

Basilica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebu is Cebu’s holiest church where it houses the original and oldest religious relic of Christ’s child, Santo Niño. It is located at Osmeña St, Cebu City which is just beside the famous landmark of Magellan’s Cross which is a no stranger to anyone and is also near to other tourist spots in Cebu. During our visit, there was no mass so instead we took time to fall in line along with everybody else to offer a little prayer to the Santo Niño statuette. Beside the church is also a museum exclusive to Santo Niño only where vestments and other offerings to the Santo Niño are displayed. #naturalwonders#nationalpark

Basilica Minore del Santo Niño is one of the most visited churches in Cebu. Not only because it is one of the oldest church, but also Santo Niño is the patron of Cebu. Mass are usually held outside the basilica due to the numbers of devotees. However, you need to go inside the basilica to completely appreciate its beauty. Also, you can find paintings which tells you the history of Christianity in Cebu. #givethanks #cebuano #religiousculture

The Church of the Infant is now worshipping the patron saint of Cebu, the icon of the wooden patron, on the altar of the church, the oldest icon in the Philippines. In 1565, Cebu experienced a big fire, and the entire Cebu was razed to the ground, but the only baby was intact and became a legend. Therefore, people think that the Holy Child is blessed with the blessing of God, and worshipped it, and specially built a statue of the young Jesus Christ at the place where the image of the baby was found, and placed a replica of the image of the baby in the convent of the Catholic Church. Inside, the original version of the baby is preserved in the holy temple of the church. Listening to this story, I seem to think that this place has to go. Around the church, many believers who sell candles, they have a uniform dress, volunteer here, if someone buys a candle, they pray together, all income is used for the repair and maintenance of the church. Traveling in Cebu is always unconsciously impressed by the beliefs of the locals.

My husband and I went to Cebu City. We visited Santo Niño Church, lighted a candle, and prayed to God for safe travels. #cebucity #marriedcouple #church

The Basílica Menor del Santo Niño de Cebú (Minor Basilica of the Holy Child of Cebú), commonly known as Santo Niño Basilica, is a basilica in Cebu City in the Philippines that was founded in 1565 by Fray Andrés de Urdaneta and Fray Diego de Herrera. It is the oldest Roman Catholic church in the country, allegedly built on the spot where the image of the Santo Niño de Cebú was found during the expedition of Miguel López de Legazpi.