Magellan shrine (Butuan City)

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The Magellan shrine is a large memorial tower erected in honor of the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan. The spot is believed to be the area were Magellan was killed in the Battle of Mactan on 1521, Philippines. The monument measures 30 metres high and it is located in the place of Punta Engaño, Mactan Island, Cebu.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magellan_shrine
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Coordinates:   9°1'1"N   125°31'6"E
This article was last modified 13 years ago