Magellan's cross is a Christian cross erected on the island of Cebu in 1521, the Portuguese and Spanish sailors on the orders of Ferdinand Magellan. Himself Magellan was a Portuguese who worked for the Spanish king. He was the first European to set foot on the land of the Philippines. Unfortunately, and here he died – was killed by the leader of one of the local tribes in the fight for power over the island of Mactan. Magellan ordered to install a wooden cross to commemorate the momentous event – the adoption of Christianity by the local Muslim Rajah Humabon, his wife, and numerous soldiers.

Today, the Magellan's cross is one of the main attractions of Cebu city, the capital of the island, and his symbol is depicted on the city seal. The cross is outside Magallanes street in a small chapel near the Basilica of Santo Nino, the oldest Church in the Philippines, and right in front of the city administration building. Brick chapel that has the shape of an octagon, was specially constructed for the storage of the cross in 1834. At the foot of the cross, it is customary to light candles and leave coins.

The plaque installed at the base of the cross in the centre of the chapel, says that the cross, which was brought to the island of Cebu Europeans, is inside this wooden. This was done specifically in order to protect the historical relic from wanting to nip off a piece of a memory, as well as from those who believe that the particles of Magellan's cross have healing powers. However, some people believe that the original cross had been destroyed or disappeared, and the present is only a copy made by the Spaniards after the successful colonization of the Philippines.