The Lapu-Lapu shrine is located in Punta Engaño, Mactan Island, Cebu, Philippines. A 20-meter bronze statue was erected in this site to honor Lapu-Lapu, a local chieftain who defeated the Spanish invaders headed by the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan in the Battle of Mactan on 1521.
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Encouraged by the success of Christianizing the people of Cebu, Magellan crossed the channel to Mactan Island in an effort to spread the faith. Before he reached the shores, he was killed by the chieftain of the island, Lapulapu and his men during the battle for supremacy and freedom on April 27, 1521. Efforts to retrieve the body of Magellan were futile inspite of the offer to trade jewelries and spices for the dead body.
The area where the battle might have taken place
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A painting depicting the Battle of Mactan.
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Near the shrine are vendors selling assorted souvenirs. We bought two
ukeleles from this store for P820.00. Tip: Compare prices before buying.
VISITING HOURS
Anytime. Entrance to the shrine is free.
GETTING THERE
To get to the shrine, ride on a multicab with the sign board "Engaño" along the Cebu City Hi-way. Fare is P15.00
1 comments:
wow! nice places.... really our very own country Philippines has a lot of amazing places that we need to visit, explore the wonderful natures we have.The priceless beauty of our beloved Philippines the land of the orient sea.
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