Basilica of Santo Niño, Cebu

Basilica of Santo Niño was formerly known as the San Agustin Church and was believed that the preserve burned wooden box of Magellan's expedition was found here.
The Cebu's famous Magellan's Cross was just outside the church.

It was founded by an Agustinian priest, Andres de Urdaneta on the 28th of April 1565, which was primarily made of mud, hard wood and nipa.

facade of Saints surrounding the Sto Niño

Later on the Governor of Cebu ordered the church to be reconstructed with hard stone.

Side of the Basilica

Pope Paul VI made the church to the rank of minor basilica.

Colegio San Agustin campus is just beside the church's vicinity.

This is a must see church in Cebu which marks our century old culture and tradition. c",)