Things to do in Cebu: Basilica Minore of del Santo Niño

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Basilica Minore del Santo Nino is one of the oldest church in the Philippines. It was founded by Fr. Andres de Urdaneta on April 28, 1565. According to the history, the santo Nino image was a gift by Magellan to Queen Juana during their baptism of King Humabon on April 14, 1521. The church has been managed by Augustinian Priests until today.


In 1735, the governor of Cebu ordered that the church will be constructed in a stone to prevent and preserved the miraculous image of Santo Nino and the church itself. The construction was finished in the year 1739.

Lighting of candles

 This guy is looking at the enroute map for the sinulog 2012

Balloon vendors are busy with their entertaining with their customers.

Basilica del Santo Nino is now ready for the sinulog 2012

Sto. Nino Museum schedule

2012 Sinulog Schedule of Activities


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Ideas for Lodging in Cebu

If you are planning to come and visit Cebu, I can recommend you to stay at the Cebu gBusiness Hotel Cebu City. It is located in the Colon area near University of the Visayas School and is few minutes walk to Santo Nino Church.

If you want a more peaceful, luxurious hotel - you can always stay at the GV Tower Hotel. Also located near Colon St. Cebu city and is few minutes walk to Basilica Minore del Santo Nino, Metro Gaisano, Gaisano Main and Gaisano Capital South - famous department stores in Cebu.

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