mactan island, cebu, philippines
a statue of lapu lapu (circa 1491-1547 AD), the filipino warrior king who killed ferdinand magellan, can be seen on the island of mactan. the statue is thought to be on the exact spot where the battle was fought and where magellan was killed.
a church has been erected in his honor and the town of opon, mactan island, was renamed lapu-lapu city.
souvenirs and guitars and historical explanations are also present in this place.
TRAVELBEE.
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